expected to sustain an active research and publication profile and teach in the relevant undergraduate and graduate programs.

Qualifications

Ph.D. in Political Science required. We seek candidates with a distinguished record of scholarly inquiry who will contribute to the broader intellectual community and mission for the study of Africa in and across disciplines. We are particularly interested in candidates who can contribute to teaching and research on African Politics, Comparative Politics, or other subfields of Political Science, depending on specific expertise. 

Application Instructions

All applications must be made through Columbia University’s Academic Search and Recruiting (ASR) system. Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. To apply, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and an article-length writing sample. Within your cover letter, please discuss your teaching philosophy. Non-tenured applicants should provide three reference letters; tenured applicants should provide the names and contact information of three references.

Please visit our online application site at https://apply.interfolio.com/190477 for further information about this position and to submit your application.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

expected to sustain an active research and publication profile and teach in the relevant undergraduate and graduate programs.

Qualifications

Ph.D. in Political Science required. We seek candidates with a distinguished record of scholarly inquiry who will contribute to the broader intellectual community and mission for the study of Africa in and across disciplines. We are particularly interested in candidates who can contribute to teaching and research on African Politics, Comparative Politics, or other subfields of Political Science, depending on specific expertise. 

Application Instructions

All applications must be made through Columbia University’s Academic Search and Recruiting (ASR) system. Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. To apply, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and an article-length writing sample. Within your cover letter, please discuss your teaching philosophy. Non-tenured applicants should provide three reference letters; tenured applicants should provide the names and contact information of three references.

Please visit our online application site at https://apply.interfolio.com/190477 for further information about this position and to submit your application.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran