Description

External Retirement Plan Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Underutilization Advertised Salary Anticipated Start Date 08/01/2026 Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings) Job Posting Date 07/30/2025 Job Closing Date Open until filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
Prospective candidates should submit the following in electronic form to the UGA Jobs web site: a cover letter that addresses the minimum and preferred qualifications for this position, a curriculum vita, a recent publication or research-related writing sample, a teaching portfolio including evaluations, transcripts, and a list of three letter writers, who will separately provide letters of recommendation (in electronic form).

Questions can be sent to Wendi Finch, Office Manager, Department of Political Science, University of Georgia, 180 Baldwin Hall, Athens, GA 30602-1615 (wendif@uga.edu).

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, though applications received on or before September 15, 2025 will receive full consideration.
Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Statement
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Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title Assistant Professor FLSA Faculty Rank Assistant Professor Contract Type Academic (9 mo.) Tenure Status Tenure Track Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in Political Science by August 1, 2026.
Position Summary
The Department of Political Science in the UGA School of Public and International Affairs seeks a new faculty colleague in American government/politics at the Assistant Professor level. We welcome candidates from any subfield in American politics.

We encourage applications from all substantive, theoretical, and methodological perspectives, including candidates who have research and teaching interests in media, especially new media (i.e., utilizing digital technologies), or political communication.

The candidate will be expected to contribute to the curriculum in ways that align with their research and teaching interests. The Department offers a wide range of courses with two undergraduate degrees, certificate programs in applied politics and data analytics, and graduate-level degree programs in political science, including a new MA track in political analytics.
Additional Requirements Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Demonstrated record of, or potential for, excellence in American Politics scholarship.
• Potential for externally funded research
• Demonstrated record of, or potential for, excellence in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses
• Potential to collaborate with scholars on interdisciplinary research and create synergies with existing departmental faculty in political methodology, all fields of American politics, and/or political theory

Physical Demands Is this a Position of Trust? No Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy
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Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

• Conduct and publish research in peer-reviewed outlets
• Seek external funding, when appropriate, for research
• Support the Department's instructional mission through teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels
• Support the Department's research and teaching missions through service

Percentage Of Time

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Writing Sample
4. Unofficial Transcripts
5. List of References with Contact Information
6. Teaching Portfolio/Philosophy

Optional Documents