The Emory University Department of Political Science is recruiting for a tenure-track assistant professor position in American politics, with an expected start date of August 1, 2027. We welcome applications from scholars with a broad range of substantive foci and methodological approaches to the study of American politics.
Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Political Science or a related field or be in the final stages of completing their dissertation.
A complete application must include a cover letter, a statement describing current and future research, a curriculum vitae, a writing sample, at least three recommendation letters, a graduate transcript, and a statement of teaching philosophy and experience.
All materials should be submitted online through Interfolio by visiting our application website click here Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.
Please contact Michelle Brown, Program Coordinator, at michelle.brown@emory.edu, with any questions about the application process.
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