Full Professor, Department of Political Science

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Faculty

Regular

Professor

The Political Science department at the University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks to hire a distinguished scholar whose work advances the university’s priorities in American elections research. Candidates should be at the rank of Full Professor, have an internationally recognized research program in elections and electoral politics, and have an established track record of securing external funding.

• Teach graduate and undergraduate classes in political science.
• Mentor students, fostering an environment of engagement and belonging.
• Conduct scholarly research connected to elections and electoral politics.
• Provide service to the department, college, university, and the academic community at local, national, and international levels.
• Contribute to the College of Letters & Science’s mission of evidence‑based, student‑centered teaching and mentoring.
• Advance the college’s commitment to teaching, mentoring, research, and service, including innovation in the classroom.

College of Letters & Science, Department of Political Science

Negotiable

Ph.D. in Political Science or related disciplines. Ph.D. required by start of appointment.

Candidates who have the rank of Full Professor whose work advances the university’s priorities in American elections research are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates should have an internationally recognized research program in elections and electoral politics, an established track record of securing external funding, and the ability to foster a teaching, learning, mentoring, departmental, and research environment where all can thrive.

Ph.D. in Political Science or related disciplines. Ph.D. required by start of appointment.

Faye Lux / Department Administrator

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