Assistant Professor of Quantitative Political Methodology

The Department of Political Science at Northwestern University invites applications for a full-time position in Quantitative Political Methodology at the rank of Assistant Professor, tenure-track, to begin Fall 2027. Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree is required; however, ABD applicants who anticipate completion of the doctorate by Fall 2027 will be considered.

About the Role

We emphasize methodology with a strongly applied perspective: successful candidates will maintain an active, independent research program that includes methodological contributions in their own right, while also teaching quantitative research methods courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels and applying those methods to substantive questions in their area of expertise. We are especially interested in candidates whose work bridges data-driven/computational approaches with design-based inference, though we welcome applicants making cutting-edge contributions in either of these traditions or in other areas of political methodology. Successful candidates' substantive research agendas may be in any area of political science or may cross boundaries; as with all Northwestern faculty, successful candidates will be expected to provide service to the department, the university, and the profession.

Application Materials

• Curriculum vitae
• Cover letter
• Writing sample (with option to upload additional writing samples)
• Research statement
• Teaching statement
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness
• Three letters of recommendation

Applications and supporting documents will be accepted only by online submission using Northwestern University's Faculty Recruiting Portal. Consideration of files will begin on September 1st and will continue until the position is filled. All applications received by September 30th will be given priority.

For inquiries about job advertisements or the application process, please contact Stephen Monteiro, Business Administrator in the Political Science Department (stephen.monteiro@northwestern.edu).

Pay

The expected base pay range for this position is $100,000–$125,000. This base pay range is for a nine-month academic appointment, does not include summer salary, and is subject to negotiation. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal comparators; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Paid medical/sick and parental leave
• Tuition benefits for the employee and dependents
• Pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care
• Generous retirement savings options
• Wellness programs