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The Department of Government seeks to appoint a tenure-track professor in Government. The appointment is expected to begin on July 1, 2027. The tenure-track professor will be responsible for teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The search is open with respect to subfield, with particular interests in American Politics and International Relations, as well as scholars who can advance research and pedagogy in quantitative methods or formal theory. In Harvard's Faculty of Arts and Sciences, tenure-track positions are untenured. Basic Qualifications Doctorate or terminal degree in Political Science, Government or related discipline required by the time the appointment begins. Additional Qualifications Demonstrated strong commitment to teaching and advising is desired. Special Instructions 3. Teaching/advising statement (describing the candidate's teaching philosophy and practices as well as their approach to creating a learning environment in which students are encouraged to ask questions and share their ideas) 5. Service statement describing efforts to strengthen academic communities, e.g., the candidate's department, institution, and/or professional societies 6. Names and contact information of 3-5 referees, who will be asked by a system-generated email to upload a letter of recommendation once the candidate's application has been submitted. Three letters of recommendation are required, and the application is considered complete only when at least three letters have been received. At least one letter must come from someone who has not served as the candidate's undergraduate, graduate, or postdoctoral advisor. 7. Publications or copies of creative works, if applicable. If visa sponsorship is needed, Harvard retains the discretion to determine which visa status is appropriate and whether a visa sponsorship application will ultimately be submitted, including payment of any applicable fees. Contact Information Joshua Kertzer, Search Committee, Department of Government Contact Email Salary Range $100,000 - $145,000 Minimum Number of References Required Minimum Number of References Required 3 Maximum Number of References Allowed Maximum Number of References Allowed 5 Keywords Boston, Cambridge, Massachusetts, MA, Northeast, New England Open field, American politics, International Relations, Quantitative Methods, Formal Theory EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard's academic purposes. Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university's non-discrimination policy . Harvard's equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). #J-18808-Ljbffr