Assistant Professor - Comparative PoliticsApply now DescriptionThe Department of Government at The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a tenure-track position in Comparative Politics at the rank of Assistant Professor. The search is open to scholars working in Africa and Asia with particular preference for those working in South Asia. Duties will include undergraduate and graduate teaching,
research, and service to the Department, the College of Liberal Arts, and the University, including teaching in the Core Curriculum (particularly “World Politics and Cultures” and/or “Principles of American Politics”). UT Government is one of the largest political science departments in the country. With nearly 60 faculty covering almost every facet of the discipline and a strong commitment to eclecticism in
theoretical and methodological approaches, it is a remarkable and remarkably collegial intellectual community. Located in Austin, at Texas’ flagship public university, we also have the privilege of serving a plural and gifted student population, in a vibrant and dynamic city.QualificationsApplicants must have completed all the requirements for the Ph.D. by the time of appointment or expect to obtain the Ph.D. within
a year of joining the faculty as Instructor. Preferred qualifications include a strong record of research and a trajectory that shows or promises teaching excellence.Application InstructionsInterested candidates should upload a cover letter, vitae, research statement, examples of scholarly work, teaching portfolio, graduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation. The department will begin reviewing
applications on October 12, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. For help with the application process please reach out to Sarah Eliason (seliason@austin.utexas.edu). For substantive questions about the position, please contact: Patricia Maclachlan, Search Committee Chair (pmaclachlan@austin.utexas.edu). Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Position funding is subject
to budget availability.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementThe University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital
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