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Department of Political Science - Comparative Politics

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Position description

The Department of Political Science at the University of California, Davis invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in Comparative Politics, and we are especially interested in candidates working in developing areas and countries. We are also particularly interested in candidates with strong theoretical and methodological skills. The successful candidate may work in any area of Comparative Politics. Additionally, the successful candidate will have strong substantive interests that will strengthen any subfield of political science currently represented on the Davis faculty. Ph.D. in Political Science or related field must be completed by the first day of courses.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Cover Letter (Optional)

  • Statement of Research

  • Statement of Teaching (Optional)

  • Evidence of Teaching Ability

  • Writing Sample

  • Writing Sample 2 (Optional)

  • Writing Sample 3 (Optional)

  • Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Diversity contributions documented in the application file will be used to evaluate applicants. Visit http://academicaffairs.ucdavis.edu/diversity/equity_inclusion/index.html for guidelines about writing a diversity statement and why one is requested.

Reference requirements
  • 3-5 required (contact information only)
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Job location

Davis, CA