Assistant Professor of Political Science

If you are a current Barnard College employee, please use the internal career site to apply for this position. Assistant Professor of Political Science The Department of Political Science at Barnard College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the subfields of comparative politics and/or international relations. We are particularly interested in scholars focused on South Asia (especially India), the Middle East, American Foreign Policy, technology/social media and politics, data and politics, race/ethnic politics, and/or the global politics of immigration/migration. We seek candidates who show exceptional promise in their scholarship, and who demonstrate the potential for publication in major refereed journals and/or University presses. Candidates should also demonstrate excellence in teaching at or beyond the level of teaching assistant. The start date for this position is July 1, 2027. Salary: $95,000 to $115,000. Required Qualifications Candidates must have a PhD in hand by the start of the appointment. Application Requirements Only complete applications submitted via Workday will be considered. Curriculum Vitae (maximum file size: 5 MB) A single PDF file (maximum file size: 30 MB) containing: Cover letter summarizing interest in, and preparation for, this particular position Statement of research and teaching interests Writing sample, such as a published article or dissertation chapter Most recent teaching evaluations (if applicable) Applicants will be prompted to provide the name and contact information for at least three references upon submitting their application. These references will be contacted immediately to provide confidential letters of recommendation that will be included with the candidate's application materials. Review of applications will begin on September 1, 2026. For questions or further information please contact Eduardo Moncada at View email address on click.appcast.io. Barnard College is a premier liberal arts college for women located in New York City and is affiliated with Columbia University. Barnard College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Barnard does not discriminate due to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, or any other legally protected basis. Qualified candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels. Company: Barnard College Time Type: Full time Barnard is an intellectually stimulating, diverse college community of approximately 800 full- and part-time faculty and staff dedicated to providing an extraordinary educational environment for our 2,600 students. Whether you are a current or potential Barnard employee, the Office of Human Resources is here to provide you with clear and accurate information and the best possible service. We hope that you find the site useful and will feel free to email any of the HR staff directly with questions or suggestions. We look forward to working with you. #J-18808-Ljbffr