Full Professor, Department of Political Science

Job Summary

The Political Science department at the University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks to hire a distinguished scholar whose work advances the university’s priorities in American elections research. Candidates should be at the rank of Full Professor, have an internationally recognized research program in elections and electoral politics, and have an established track record of securing external funding.

Key Job Responsibilities

Successful applicants will teach graduate and undergraduate classes, mentor students, conduct scholarly research, and provide service to the department, college, university, and academic community nationally or internationally.

The successful candidate will advance the educational mission of the College of Letters & Science that values, prioritizes, and actualizes evidence-based and student-centered teaching and (undergraduate student) mentoring. They will contribute to an environment that fosters engagement and a sense of belonging for faculty, staff, students and members of the broader community.

The successful candidate, as a member of the College of L&S, will proactively contribute to, support, and advance the college's commitment to all aspects of their teaching, mentoring, research, and service.

In the College of Letters & Science, we provide a liberal arts education that is both broad and deep through excellent, empathic teaching. We hire faculty who are interested in pursuing difficult questions, making new discoveries, and making an impact in their field. We reward excellent teaching and classroom innovation, and we are committed to shared governance. Learn more about the L&S mission on our webpage: https://ls.wisc.edu/about/mission.

The Department of Political Science at UW-Madison is highly rated and is a leader in its field. Our department is multidisciplinary and has a highly collaborative environment. Madison as a city is consistently ranked at the top of the best places to live in the U.S. It offers an ideal combination of natural beauty, stimulating cultural events, outstanding schools, and outdoor recreation.

Department

College of Letters & Science, Department of Political Science

Compensation

Negotiable

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in Political Science or related disciplines. Ph.D. required by start of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates who have the rank of Full Professor whose work advances the university’s priorities in American elections research are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates should have an internationally recognized research program in elections and electoral politics, have an established track record of securing external funding, and the ability to foster a teaching, learning, mentoring, departmental, and a research environment where all can thrive.

Candidates who have the rank of Full Professor whose work advances the university’s priorities in American elections research. Candidates should have an internationally recognized research program in elections and electoral politics and have an established track record of securing external funding.

Education

Ph.D. in Political Science or related disciplines. Ph.D. required by start of appointment.

How to Apply

Apply online at “Jobs at UW” (http://jobs.wisc.edu) under Job Requisition JR10010036.

Applications must be received through UW-Madison’s online application system. Applications submitted outside the system will not be considered. To begin the application process please click on the '' button.

You will be asked to create a profile and upload the following 4 documents:

1. a C.V.,
2. a cover letter,
3. a research statement and a teaching statement (please upload these 2 as one document), and
4. A list of 3 references

For full consideration, all materials must be received no later than 11:59pm on May 12, 2026. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Please note that applicants will be evaluated based upon submitted application materials and therefore should speak to and include evidence of their qualifications. Application materials must clearly demonstrate the applicant’s dedication to excellence in student-centered teaching and mentoring. Additionally, materials should showcase the applicant’s ability to purposefully plan their teaching practices, evidenced through goals, action plans, reflection, and related documentation. This portion of the application materials must be created by the applicant and may include supporting letters. It cannot be only in the form of letters and testimony by others.