Assistant Professor of Political Science - Tenders Global

Assistant Professor of Political Science

Rice University

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Position description

The Department of Political Science at Rice University, located in Houston, Texas, invites applications for a tenure-track position to begin July 1, 2025.  The appointment will be made at the rank of assistant professor.  Assistant professors are expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, perform research in their specialized area, and contribute to university service. Therefore, successful candidates will have a promising research agenda and strong analytical and empirical skills as well as aspire to the highest standards of scholarship, professional activity, and commitment to graduate and undergraduate education.   

 

We are particularly interested in candidates whose research interests and expertise lie in the area of international relations, including international security, international cooperation, the intersection of domestic politics and IR, foreign policy, and political violence/civil war. Successful candidates will have advanced skills in quantitative research methods and use these methods in their work. Candidates must currently have a Ph.D. in International Relations or a related field or complete the Ph.D. by July 1, 2025. 

 

Rice University and the Department of Political Science are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive, diverse environment for our faculty, staff, and students. We encourage applications from individuals who have been historically underrepresented in academia, including people of color, LGBTQI people, women, and people with disabilities. We strive to counter prejudice actively and to create a working environment that is inclusive and equitable.

 

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