Assistant Professor, U.S. Politics
Wilf Family Department of Politics
New York University Arts and Science
The Wilf Family Department of Politics is seeking outstanding and innovative scholars for a position in US Politics at the assistant professor level. The tenure-track position is to commence September 1, 2025, pending administrative and budgetary approval.
Qualifications
Candidates are expected to possess a PhD by September 2025 in political science or a cognate discipline; to have records of excellent research; and to indicate the potential to be future disciplinary leaders in their respective fields of expertise. Candidates should also have demonstrated ability as excellent teachers at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
The Politics Department at NYU is dedicated to the goal of building a diverse and inclusive academic community. Accordingly, we strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate through their scholarship, teaching and mentoring, and/or service engagement commitment to these goals. We are particularly interested in hearing about steps you have taken (or plan to take) to foster an open and inclusive intellectual community in the classroom, in the department and on campus, and/or in your field more generally.
Application Instructions
Please apply online at https://apply.interfolio.com/152513.
Candidates seeking the fullest consideration should submit their applications by September 19, 2024. Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, research statement, teaching statement, writing sample, and three confidential letters of recommendation. Candidates are strongly encouraged to supply links to their professional websites; this will enhance their applications by allowing the search committee easy access to additional information that might be needed.
Pay Transparency Statement
In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $95,000-$135,000. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Arts & Science at NYU is at the heart of a leading research university that spans the globe. We seek scholars of the highest caliber, who embody the diversity of the United States as well as the global society in which we live. We strongly encourage applications from women, racial and ethnic minorities, and other individuals who are under-represented in the profession, across color, creed, race, ethnic and national origin, physical ability, gender and sexual identity, or any other legally protected basis. NYU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and affirms the value of differing perspectives on the world as we strive to build the strongest possible university with the widest reach. To learn more about the Arts & Science commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please visit https://as.nyu.edu/departments/facultydiversity.html.
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