Assistant Professor of Political Science, Barnard College

The Department of Political Science at Barnard College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the subfields of comparative politics and/or international relations. We are particularly interested in scholars focused on South Asia (especially India), the Middle East, American Foreign Policy, technology/social media and politics, data and politics, race/ethnic politics, and/or the global politics of immigration/migration.

The start date for this position is July 1, 2027.

Salary: $95,000 to $115,000

Candidates must have a PhD in hand by the start of the appointment.

We seek candidates who show exceptional promise in their scholarship, and who demonstrate the potential for publication in major refereed journals and/or University presses. Candidates should also demonstrate excellence in teaching at or beyond the level of teaching assistant.

Review of applications will begin on September 1, 2026.

For questions or further information please contact Eduardo Moncada at emoncada

Barnard College is a premier liberal arts college for women located in New York City and is affiliated with Columbia University.

Barnard College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Barnard does not discriminate due to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, or any other legally protected basis. Qualified candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.