Assistant Professor of Political Science (International Relations & Methodology

About The Job

The Department of Political Science in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities invites applications for a full-time faculty position in International Relations & Methodology beginning fall semester 2027 (08/30/2027).

We particularly seek a candidate with expertise in quantitative empirical methods and international political economy (IPE), and welcome applications from underrepresented groups.

Qualifications Required

• Ph.D. in political science or related field is required.

• Advanced ABDs may be considered for appointment at the rank of tenure-track instructor (job code: 9404), with the stipulation that the Ph.D. is conferred in the first year of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

• College/university-level teaching experience is preferred.

About The Department

The Department of Political Science is committed to excellence in graduate and undergraduate education and to the conduct of leading social science research. The department serves 23 faculty in five subfields (American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, Political Theory, and Applied Methods), approximately 50 Ph.D. students, 575 undergraduate majors, and 125 undergraduate minors.

Pay And Benefits

• Pay Range: $75,000 to $150,000; depending on discipline, experience and other considerations.

• Time Appointment: 100%

• Position Type: Faculty

Contact Information

To apply, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume or CV. The following required materials must be attached to your online application:

• Cover letter

• Curriculum vitae

• Writing sample (in the candidate’s central area of research)

• Brief statement of research interest

• Evidence of prior teaching experience and effectiveness (e.g., lists of past experience as a TA or instructor, information on any pedagogical training, etc.)

Additional materials may be requested from candidates at a future date. In addition to the electronically submitted materials, applicants are asked to arrange for at least three letters of recommendation to be sent directly to the department.

For questions about the position, please contact the Department of Political Science, at psearch@umn.edu or (612) 624-4144.