Stanford University
The Department of Political Science at Stanford University seeks applicants for a senior
appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. The preferred area of specialty is American Politics. Applicants must have
demonstrated the ability to maintain a world-class research program and a commitment to effective teaching and mentoring. The successful
candidate must have a Ph.D. in a related field and will be expected to teach and advise students at both the graduate and undergraduate
levels. The term of appointment is expected to begin on September 1, 2026.
Candidates should apply through Stanford Faculty Positions and submit
- a cover
letter - curriculum vitae (including a publication list)
- teaching and research statement (no more than three single-spaced
pages) - teaching evaluations
The Department of Political Science, School of Humanities and Sciences and Stanford University
value faculty who will help foster an open and respectful academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff with a wide range of
backgrounds and perspectives. Candidates may choose to include as part of their research and teaching statements a brief discussion about
how their work and experience will further these values.
The salary range for this position is for academic year 2025-26:
Associate Professor: $180,250 – $226,600
Professor: $257,500 – $360,500
Stanford University has provided a pay range
representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected
candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the qualifications of the selected candidate, budget
availability, and internal equity.
Further information about Stanford’s Department of Political Science may be found at https://politicalscience.stanford.edu/. Inquiries may be directed to Natalie Badalov,
Faculty Affairs Coordinator, nbadalov@stanford.edu.
Review of applications will begin on
October 1st, 2025; later applications may be considered at the discretion of the search committee.
Stanford is an equal employment
opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research,
teaching and clinical missions.
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations
to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring
process should contact disability.access@stanford.edu.
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