Assistant Professor in American Politics-Tenure-Track_Academic Year; AY

Position Information

• Recruitment/Posting
  
  Title:
  
  Assistant Professor in American Politics-Tenure
  - Year (AY)
• Department:
  Political Science
• Salary Details:
  The academic year salary for an Assistant Professor will not be less than $82,110, based on the most recent collective bargaining agreement between the faculty union (AAUP-AFT) and Rutgers University
• Offer Information:
  The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
• Benefits:
  • Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
  • Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
  • Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
  • Life insurance coverage
  • Employee discount programs

The Political Science Department at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, invites applications for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor in American politics with a focus on political economy. We are open to a wide range of methodological approaches and also welcome scholars whose work crosses subfields in the discipline, including but not limited to Race and Ethnic Politics, Women and Politics, Public Law, and Political Theory.

The position will begin Sept 1, 2027, subject to availability of funding. A Ph.D. in Political Science or a related field is required by Sept 1, 2027. The selected candidate will be expected to conduct innovative research in American political economy and teach undergraduate and graduate courses consistent with their expertise, such as American political economy, political institutions, politics and markets, class and race inequality, and specific formal and informal political institutions, such as the presidency, Congress, courts, interest groups, or the media.

Required materials:

• c.v.
• cover letter
• research statement
• teaching statement
• writing sample
• names and email addresses of three references who can upload letters of recommendation

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Located in New Jersey, Rutgers University is a premiere, Research 1, public land grant institution that reflects the broad spectrum of backgrounds in the state. The School of Arts and Sciences, the largest and most comprehensive school at Rutgers University, is especially interested in candidates who can advance the goals and values expressed in the SAS Strategic Plan
. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further our mission of excellence.

Review of applicants will begin on October 20, 2026 and continue…