Professor

Qualifications

A PhD is required in political science, any subfield of political science, other social science disciplines, or related fields.

Requirements

This search is conducted under the auspices of the Notre Dame Democracy Initiative, a significant investment from the Provost’s office that will provide multiple faculty lines and substantial research support.

Skills

Successful candidates will be capable of excellent teaching and mentoring at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Benefits

The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment.

Pay

The pay scale for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is flexible and designed to accommodate both research and teaching responsibilities.

About the Role

We expect the appointment to be at the level of Full Professor, but we will consider applications from advanced Associate Professors. We define the study of democracy broadly, as research on political regimes and regime change, challenges to democratic institutions, and the study of political behavior. Applicants should have a research agenda that addresses key questions related to democracy, either inside or outside the United States, or both.

Responsibilities

Position duties include research, teaching, and service.