The Department of Political Science at Yale University is seeking to hire multiple faculty members with expertise in Quantitative Political Science at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor with substantive expertise in American Politics, Comparative Politics, Political Economy, International Relations, or the intersection of these fields, beginning July 1, 2026. These are not positions solely in quantitative methodology; we instead seek scholars who would be comfortable teaching courses in quantitative research methods and who applies methods of quantitative political science to applied questions in their area of expertise.
If candidates are appointed at the untenured level, the initial appointment will be for 5 years. The teaching expectation is normally 3 courses per academic year.
Ph.D. or equivalent degree required at time of hire.
All applications must include a cover letter, CV, and a list of 3 references. Untenured candidates should also supply 3 recommendation letters, 2 writing samples, and separate short (2 pages or less) research and teaching statements. All materials should be uploaded to Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/172152. Review of applications will begin on October 3, 2025, and to guarantee full consideration your file should be complete by this date.
Please contact Kelsey Kanavy, Sr. Administrative Assistant for the Political Science Department, at kelsey.kanavy@@yale.edu if you have questions about the application process.
The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives.
Additionally, in accordance with this Policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions; race; color; national or ethnic origin; religion; age; disability; protected veteran status, or other protected classes as set forth in federal and Connecticut law.
Professional Conduct Review for New Faculty Hires
The final candidate, upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment/faculty appointment, may be required to disclose whether they are, or have been, the subject of any disciplinary proceeding (investigation, hearing, etc.) at previous institutions or employers, and may also be subject to a background screening. Candidates who materially misrepresent information on their resume or other application materials are ineligible for hire/appointment. Final candidates may also be required to sign a release to allow Yale to solicit information regarding any substantiated conduct violations from current and/or past employers.
