BCAS - Assistant Professor of Political Science

BCAS - Assistant Professor of Political Science - 530396

Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States

Arts and Sciences

Tenure/Tenure-Track Faculty

Closing at:
Aug 1 2027 - 22:55 CDT

Department/Organization 204691 - Political Science

Rank Assistant Professor

Position Summary The Department of Political Science invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in Comparative Politics, beginning August 16, 2027

Detailed Position Information The Department of Political Science invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in Comparative Politics, beginning August 16, 2027. The successful candidate should have a strong research agenda that applies rigorous methods to important theoretical questions, with a clear plan for peer-reviewed publication. The position is open to candidates with any theoretical or regional expertise, and the successful candidate will play an active role in undergraduate teaching and the graduate program.

The University of Alabama is a student-centered research university and the flagship campus of the University of Alabama System. The Political Science Department offers B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees. A completed Ph.D. in political science or a closely related field is required for appointment at the level of Assistant Professor. Review of applications will begin September 21, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

Minimum Qualifications Ph.D. in political science or a closely related field is required for appointment at the level of Assistant Professor.

Instructions and Required Materials for Application To apply, go to faculty jobs.ua.edu and complete the online application. Attach a cover letter and curriculum vitae. Additional materials — including a research statement, writing samples, and teaching materials — along with transcripts and three letters of recommendation, will be requested from finalists. Review of applications will begin September 21, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

For more information, contact Christopher Hale, Search Committee Chair, at cwhale, or the Department of Political Science, Box 870213, Tuscaloosa, AL .

About the Division/College/School The J. Frank Barefield Jr. College of Arts and Sciences at The University of Alabama offers an exciting and dynamic environment for faculty seeking to make an impact in their field and in the lives of the innovators and changemakers of tomorrow. As the largest college at The University, we house over 9,000 students and 1,000 faculty and staff across our 22 departments.

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About the University The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, named one of Travel + Leisure's 25 Best College Towns and Cities in the U.S. As one of the nation's premier universities, UA offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in nearly 200 fields of study. With more than 1,400 acres of tree-lined academic core campus and over 300 state-of-the art facilities, UA has been ranked among the most beautiful and most impressive college campuses in the South, in the state of Alabama and in the nation.

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