Wolitzer/Karen Professor of the Practice in Political Science

Position Description

The Department of
Political Science at Duke University, located in Durham, NC, invites
applications for an open-rank career-track Professor of the Practice, beginning
July 1, 2027 and ending June 30, 2031, renewable upon successful review. The
candidate will be named the Wolitzer/Karen Professor of the Practice in
Political Science for the duration of the initial appointment, also renewable
upon successful review.

We are seeking a
scholar or a practitioner who can contribute to Duke’s efforts to foster constructive
dialogue. Successful candidates may focus on any substantive area in political
science, including philosophy, politics, and economics (PPE), constitutional
law, polarization, democratic resilience, and national security.

Candidates should have
potential for excellence in teaching and mentorship at the undergraduate
level. In addition to teaching, candidates will have other standard
non-teaching duties such as departmental and program administration, maintain a
profile of academic or public-facing scholarship, and participate in the
university’s intellectual life.

Applicants for the position of Assistant Professor of the Practice should
submit a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, a writing sample, three
letters of recommendation, and evidence of teaching excellence (in addition to
teaching assessments, candidates may include letters of recommendation from
students).

Applicants for the
position of Associate or Full Professor of the Practice should submit a letter
of interest, a curriculum vitae, a writing sample, and evidence of teaching
excellence (in addition to teaching assessments, candidates may include letters
of recommendation from students).

We recognize that
applications from practitioners may differ from those of academics. Practitioners
may submit alternative evidence of their potential for teaching excellence and
domain expertise.

All application
materials should be submitted electronically using the following site: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/33252">https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/33252.
Address correspondence to: Chair, Wolitzer Karen Search Committee,
Department of Political Science, 140 Science Drive, 208 Gross Hall, Box 90204,
Duke University, Durham, NC 27708-0204.

Applications received by November 29, 2026 will be guaranteed full
consideration.

Duke’s Reference
Check Statement:

Please note that
Duke specifically seeks information about past misconduct or policy violations
(in the past ten (10) years) and/or relevant pending investigations as part of
the application process. Disclosures will not be an automatic bar to hiring but,
instead, will initiate further dialogue regarding past actions and steps taken
to address them. Disclosures will not be shared with search committees during
the application review process.

Duke University
is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment
opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability,
gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information,
national origin, ethnicity, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy
related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.

Duke University aspires to create a community built on collaboration,
innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on
the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich
diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes.
To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the
community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all
individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of
our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.