Assistant Professor, AI and Politics - Dept. of Political Science

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Assistant Professor, AI and Politics - Dept. of Political Science

Arts and Sciences | Political Science

The Department of Political Science at The Ohio State University invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of assistant professor. Successful applicants will have research and teaching interests in any of the following areas: methodological developments at the intersection of social science and AI/machine learning; the social and political consequences of reliance on algorithmic approaches to public policy implementation;

the regulatory, political, or ethical challenges of the burgeoning reliance on AI in the public and/or private sectors.

Based in Columbus, Ohio, the position will begin in the fall of 2027. Preferred applicants will demonstrate the potential for a sustained and substantial body of work focusing on one or more of these areas. The position is open with respect to substantive focus or disciplinary subfield in Political Science. This position is part of the investment of The Ohio State University Provost in the Department of Political Science in Socio-Political Analysis and AI: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

The successful candidate will join a broader departmental initiative on socio-political analysis and AI that includes recent hires working on political methodology and the development of AI tools for social science research. This initiative provides substantial opportunities for intellectual exchange and cross-unit grant collaboration across methodological and substantive areas.

Responsibilities of the position include:

• Conduct research on advanced topics in the application of data analytics and AI to social scientific questions or the regulatory, policy, ethical areas, or consequences of AI for political or socio-economic outcomes
• Mentor and teach in these and related areas at the undergraduate and/or graduate level
• Engage with interdisciplinary efforts focused on data analytics and/or AI

Required: Applicants must complete their PhD on or before August 15, 2027, in political science or a relevant field, and have the capacity to integrate methodological insights with substantive research demonstrated through a record of and/or promise of scholarly excellence.

Desired: Demonstrate the potential for securing external grant funding and mentoring undergraduate or graduate students. Preferred candidates will show a willingness to participate in interdisciplinary collaborative efforts.

Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and resources. Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you a comprehensive benefits package.

With more than 80 majors and 100 minors, the College of Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of the university. The Arts and Sciences provides extraordinary opportunities to collaborate across disciplines, blending creativity and analysis to truly be at the forefront of thought. The breadth and depth of knowledge in the college gives students and researchers the critical thinking and adaptability essential for a lifetime of success.

Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America’s leading academic health centers. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

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