The Department of Government in the School of Public Affairs at American University invites applications for two full-time, tenure-track positions beginning in Academic Year 2024-25. The positions will be at the rank of Assistant Professor. The Department is seeking American Politics scholars and Political Methodologists with substantive expertise in American politics. Applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of the department are especially welcome.
Applicants should hold a PhD. Candidates should be effective teachers and must be strongly committed to excellence in scholarly research. The search is open regarding areas of substantive specialty, but the Department is especially interested in scholars whose research and teaching interests include American political institutions. Most of all, the department seeks scholars who will further its goals of producing high impact research and providing innovative undergraduate and graduate teaching. Applications are particularly welcome from scholars who can contribute to high visibility centers and research initiatives at American University, such as the Women and Politics Institute, Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies, Center for Data Science, and Center for Environmental Policy. In addition to scholarship and teaching, all faculty are expected to hold office hours and participate in School and University activities and service.
Review of applications will begin on September 1, 2023, and will continue until the positions are filled, subject to on-going budgetary approvals. The positions begin August 1, 2024. Applicants should have a PhD or an anticipated PhD completion date by August 2024
Salary and benefits are competitive. Please submit applications via: http://apply.interfolio.com/128065 . Include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, three confidential letters of recommendation, research and teaching narratives, and a writing sample. Please contact Rachel Whelan, Faculty Coordinator, 202-885 -6201 or spa_academicaffairs@american.edu if you have any questions.
Established in 1934, the School of Public Affairs offers undergraduate and graduate programs in the departments of Government; Justice, Law, & Criminology; and Public Administration & Policy. The School’s programs are consistently ranked among the best in the field of public affairs by U.S. News &World Report Learn more about the School of Public Affairs at www.american.edu/spa.
American University is a private institution within easy reach of the many centers of government, business, research, and the arts located within the nation’s capital. For more information about American University, visit www.american.edu
American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively “Protected Bases”) in its programs and activities.
American University is a tobacco and smoke free campus. Hiring offers for this position are contingent on the successful completion of a background check.
American University is required to comply with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). In accordance with the Clery Act, each year American University prepares an Annual Security Report. This report contains campus crime statistics as well as descriptions of Public Safety's services. It is available to all applicants upon request by calling the Department of Public Safety at 202-885-2537 or the Annual Security Report is also available online
