Assistant/Associate Professor

Description

The Department of Political Science at Clemson University is conducting a search for an Assistant or Associate Professor with a research agenda that applies quantitative research methods to substantive topics in political science to begin in August 2024. This is a nine-month, tenure-track position, although a qualified candidate appointed at the rank of Associate Professor may receive tenure on arrival. Candidates from all subfields of political science and related fields will be considered. Applications from individuals undertaking interdisciplinary or policy-focused research are welcome.

The successful candidate will be expected to pursue an active research program resulting in a strong record of peer-reviewed publications and contribute to the department’s transition to a more research-intensive mission. Candidates with a history of external research funding or definite plans to apply for grants are especially desirable. The position’s core teaching responsibilities will include introductory courses in statistics and data analysis at the graduate and undergraduate levels and courses on public policy analysis and evaluation for the department’s doctoral students in policy studies. The expected teaching load is two courses per semester. Active engagement with the department’s graduate programs, including advising students pursuing the Ph.D. in policy studies, is expected, as is participation in the department’s shared faculty governance.

The Department of Political Science offers B.A. and B.S. degrees in political science, a master’s degree in public administration, and a Ph.D. in policy studies. The department has 26 full-time faculty and 4 full-time staff. Clemson University is a public, land-grant institution located in western South Carolina near the Greenville metropolitan area. The university’s campus sits on the shore of Lake Hartwell in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Qualifications

A Ph.D. in political science or a related field, completed by August 15, 2024, is required.

Application Instructions

To apply, candidates should submit a (1) brief cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) statement explaining their research agenda and plans for future projects, (4) sample article or working paper, (5) statement describing their teaching philosophy and teaching interests, (6) evidence of teaching effectiveness (if available), and (7) contact information for three references who can provide confidential letters of recommendation.

The review of applications will begin October 1, 2023 and continue until the position is filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.