Open-Rank Positions in American Politics, Comparative Politics, and International Relations

Rice University:
School of Social Sciences:
Political Science Location

Houston, Texas

Aug 04, 2026

The Department of Political Science at Rice University, located in Houston, Texas, invites applications for multiple open-rank positions in American Politics, Comparative Politics, and International Relations. We are interested in scholars at the full, associate, and advanced assistant professor levels. Successful candidates will have a promising research agenda and strong analytical and empirical skills, and they should aspire to the highest standards of scholarship, professional activity, and commitment to graduate and undergraduate education.

Job duties include conducting exceptional research, securing external funding, teaching graduate courses in American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, Political Methodology, or Formal Theory, and undergraduate courses that serve students in Global Affairs, Political Science, or Social Policy Analysis, and providing service to the department and university at levels consistent with rank.

Candidates must have a PhD in Political Science or related field at the time of hiring. For full consideration, applications should be received by September 15, 2026, but applications will be accepted until the search is closed.

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with commitment to diversity at all levels, and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.