commitment to graduate and undergraduate education. Job duties include conducting exceptional research, securing external funding, teaching graduate courses in American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, Political Methodology, or Formal Theory, and undergraduate courses that serve students in Global Affairs, Political Science, or Social Policy Analysis, and providing service to the department and university at levels consistent with rank. Candidates must have a PhD in Political Science or related field at the time of hiring. For full consideration, applications should be received by September 15, 2026, but applications will be accepted until the search is closed. All applications should be submitted electronically at https://apply.interfolio.com/190537 . In addition to the application, the following items must be uploaded: (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) research statement, (4) teaching statement including evidence of effectiveness, (5) contact information for three references, and (6) writing samples. Junior candidates should provide three letters of recommendation, rather than just contact information for references. Please send questions regarding this position to Aki Shimada ( Aki.Shimada@rice.edu ). Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with commitment to diversity at all levels, and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. Rice Mission and Values : Mission and Values | Rice University

commitment to graduate and undergraduate education. Job duties include conducting exceptional research, securing external funding, teaching graduate courses in American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, Political Methodology, or Formal Theory, and undergraduate courses that serve students in Global Affairs, Political Science, or Social Policy Analysis, and providing service to the department and university at levels consistent with rank. Candidates must have a PhD in Political Science or related field at the time of hiring. For full consideration, applications should be received by September 15, 2026, but applications will be accepted until the search is closed. All applications should be submitted electronically at https://apply.interfolio.com/190537 . In addition to the application, the following items must be uploaded: (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) research statement, (4) teaching statement including evidence of effectiveness, (5) contact information for three references, and (6) writing samples. Junior candidates should provide three letters of recommendation, rather than just contact information for references. Please send questions regarding this position to Aki Shimada ( Aki.Shimada@rice.edu ). Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with commitment to diversity at all levels, and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. Rice Mission and Values : Mission and Values | Rice University