Website University of Nevada, Reno
Job Description
The Department of Political Science at the University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a tenure-track, full time appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in Political Science, with a focus on American Political Behavior. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a robust research program, contribute to our undergraduate and graduate curriculum, including graduate-level methods and American politics courses, as well as advise MA, MPA, and PhD students. The normal teaching load is a 2/2 and the candidate will have the opportunity to develop their own courses.
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in Political Science or a related field in hand by July 1, 2025.
A developing or established research agenda in American Political Behavior.
A record of, or potential for, publishing in top-tier journals and presses in relevant fields.
Demonstrated excellence, or clear evidence of potential for excellence, in teaching in the fields of American Political Behavior.
Preferred Qualifications
Evidence of, or potential for strong external grant activity.
Evidence of attention to diversity, equity, and inclusion in research, teaching, and/or service.
Compensation Grade/Rank
II, Assistant Professor
Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.
Contact Information for this position
Search Coordinators: Karen Braun, kbraun@unr.edu, and Tamela Gorden, tgorden@unr.edu
Required Attachment(s)
Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at jobs@unr.edu.
Please attach the following documents to your application:
1) A complete Curriculum Vita
2) Cover letter, up to 2 pages, outlining qualifications, experience, research plans and teaching experience
3) A writing sample
4) A sample syllabus you have constructed for a relevant course in American politics
5) Contact information for three profession/academic references
6) Please write a brief statement (one page maximum) about how you would contribute toward our mission of creating a culturally inclusive environment in the role for which you are applying.
Close Date or Open Until Filled
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Position is open until filled. First review of applications will begin October 1.
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