Assistant or Associate Professor

Position Overview

The Department of Political Science at The Ohio State University invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of assistant or associate professor. Successful applicants will have research and teaching interests in the area of AI in Politics and Society. Based in Columbus, Ohio, the position will begin in the fall of 2025. Preferred applicants will have the promise of a sustained and substantial body of work developing and utilizing data analytic and/or artificial intelligence tools for the analysis of socio-political questions. The position is open with respect to substantive focus or disciplinary subfield in Political Science.
This position is part of the investment of The Ohio State University Provost in the Department of Political Science in Socio-Political Analysis and AI: https://polisci.osu.edu/good-to-great-proposal

Performance Objectives
Responsibilities of the position include:
• Conduct research on advanced topics in the application of data analytics and AI to social scientific questions
• Mentor and teach in these and related areas at the undergraduate and/or graduate level
• Engage with interdisciplinary efforts focused on data analytics and/or AI
Education and Experience Requirements

Required: Applicants must be on track to complete their PhD on or before August 15, 2025, in a relevant field, and have the capacity to integrate methodological insights with substantive research demonstrated through a record of and/or promise of scholarly excellence.

Desired: Demonstrate the potential for securing external grant funding and mentoring undergraduate or graduate students. Preferred candidates will show a willingness to participate in interdisciplinary collaborative efforts. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to building a diverse intellectual community, in line with OSU’s Shared Values (see below).

How to Apply

Apply to the Careers at Ohio State website at [https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/OSUCareers/job/Columbus-Campus/Assistant-Associate-Professor—AI-in-Politics—Society_R113066]. A competitive application consists of the following required elements: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcript, separate research and teaching statements, writing sample(s), and three letters of reference. Review of applications will begin on September 15, 2024. Inquiries may be directed to Professor Janet Box-Steffensmeier at box-steffensmeier.1@osu.edu.

You will be presented with the opportunity to attach up to FIVE documents in the Application Documents section. Please include the following:

• Attachment 1: Cover Letter and CV as a single document:
• Cover letter: 1-2 page letter, which should include a brief summary of your academic background and why you are interested in this opportunity.
• CV (Curriculum Vitae): Detailed overview of your scholarly experience, including your research experience, teaching and mentoring experience, service, funding, and publications.
• Attachment 2: Unofficial transcript.
• Attachment 3: Research Statement: Summary of your past research accomplishments, current work/research, and proposal for your future research plan as a faculty member.
• Attachment 4: Teaching Statement: A statement of your approaches, experience and philosophy regarding your teaching, learning, and mentoring.
• Attachment 5: One or more writing samples as a single document.

All applicants will be asked to provide the names and contact information for three references following the submission of application materials.

The College
With more than 80 majors and 100 minors, the College of Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of the university. The Arts and Sciences provides extraordinary opportunities to collaborate across disciplines, blending creativity and analysis to truly be at the forefront of thought. The breadth and depth of knowledge in the college gives students and researchers the critical thinking and adaptability essential for a lifetime of success.

The University
Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America’s leading academic health centers and recently ranked No. 4 on Forbes’ list of best U.S. employers for diversity. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

The Ohio State University’s Shared Values include Excellence and Impact, Diversity and Innovation, Inclusion and Equity, Care and Compassion, and Integrity and Respect. Our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration and courageous thinking, and upholds freedom of expression.

Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available in countless fields and specialties.

The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber is a core component of this commitment. The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) has established Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation (DCFR) to focus on supporting new and prospective faculty and their loved ones. Service offerings include dual careers partner consultations, identifying potential employers and/or employment opportunities, consultation and resources related to relocation, as well as identifying opportunities to engage on campus and in the surrounding community. While employment opportunities are not guaranteed, resources and consultation are provided to support the partners of new and prospective faculty as they are considering or transitioning to The Ohio State University.

In addition to being responsive to dual-career opportunities, we strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies. Ohio State is an NSF ADVANCE institution and a member of the Ohio/Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC).

Located in Ohio’s capital city, Ohio State’s Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and diverse metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation, and technology industries. Additional information about the Columbus area is available here. Beyond its Columbus campus, Ohio State has four regional campuses including Ohio State Lima, Ohio State Mansfield, Ohio State Marion, and Ohio State Newark, in addition to the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) Wooster Campus, which houses Ohio State ATI.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.