Position Description
The Department of Political Science at the University of Chicago invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor specializing in climate politics for an initial 4-year renewable term. We welcome applications from any subfield in Political Science addressing the political challenges of climate mitigation, adaptation, or geoengineering at the local, national, or global level. This position is part of a departmental initiative in the politics of climate in collaboration with the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth and the Climate Systems Engineering Initiative at the University of Chicago. This position will begin on or after July 1, 2027.
The selected candidate will pursue their own research agenda, collaborate with faculty in the Department of Political Science and other areas of the Division of the Social Sciences and University, and teach in both the undergraduate and graduate curriculum. The teaching load for tenure-track positions is typically four courses per year on the quarter system. Additional responsibilities include advising at all levels of the program and service on departmental and university committees.
This position is benefits eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
The salary range for this position is $119,341-$150,000.
Qualifications
All requirements for receipt of a PhD in a relevant field must be completed prior to the start of the appointment.
We seek a colleague with an ambitious research agenda yielding active and innovative scholarship. Successful applicants will contribute to the scholarly community of the department and university. They will have the ability or potential to be an excellent teacher in the university’s core curriculum, in introductory to advanced undergraduate courses in Political Science, and in graduate courses related to their area of expertise.
Application Instructions
To be considered, those interested must apply through The University of Chicago, Academic Recruitment job board, which uses Interfolio to accept applications: https://apply.interfolio.com/194297
Applicants must upload:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Cover Letter
- Research Statement
- Teaching Statement
- One Writing Sample
- At least 3 Reference Letters
The review of applications will begin after the position has been posted for 30 days and will continue until the position is filled.
For instructions on the Interfolio application process, please visit http://tiny.cc/InterfolioHelp.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University’s Notice of Nondiscrimination.
Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.
The University of Chicago uses AI-assisted tools to streamline and augment some recruitment processes; however, AI is not used to make hiring decisions.
