The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Assistant Professor, Political Science, Comparative Global South [R0153347].
ROLE of the POSITION
The Department of Political Science at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for one full-time, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Comparative Politics, to commence Fall 2027. We seek candidates who specialize in topics related to the Global South or developing countries.
Strong candidates will have the potential for excellence in both research and teaching. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Comparative Politics, engage in research leading to peer-reviewed scholarly publications, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and provide service at the department, college, and university levels. Demonstrated ability to contribute to the department's course offerings in political methodology, at the undergraduate or graduate level, is desirable. Potential to obtain external research funding will be considered a plus.
The department is interested in candidates whose research, teaching, or service experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to creating an inclusive environment in higher education. The department offers BA, MA, and PhD degrees in Political Science.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Candidate must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES
A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.
SALARY
Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV
Competitive total rewards package including:
PERKS & PROGRAMS
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