Associate or Full Professor in Comparative Politics

Position Description

Description

The Department of Political Science at Vanderbilt University invites applications from outstanding political scientists with a specialization in comparative politics for appointment as Associate Professor or Full Professor with tenure. We are interested in scholars who study any of a range of topics, including political institutions, comparative political economy, conflict and violence, and political behavior. The department is committed to building an intellectually vibrant community of exceptional faculty.

Qualifications

Successful candidates will have an excellent record of research and be able to contribute to undergraduate and graduate training in comparative politics. Candidates able to assist in graduate training in quantitative methods, formal theory, or other methods should indicate those competencies. This position will also support the Arts & Science Core curriculum. The appointment will begin Fall 2027. Salary and benefits are highly competitive.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, and teaching statement at: https://apply.interfolio.com/194107.

The Department will begin reviewing files as early as October 15, 2026. To ensure full consideration, applicants should submit all materials by October 30, 2026, but we welcome earlier applications, and we may schedule formal interviews at any time. We will accept applications until we fill the position.

EEO Statement

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