"Open-Rank Faculty Position in Quantitative Methods- Political Science"

Open-Rank Faculty Position in Quantitative Methods

Department of Political Science

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

The Department of Political Science at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a full-time tenure stream open-rank faculty position in Quantitative Methods.

Successful candidates are expected to teach Quantitative Methods courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, establish and maintain an active and independent research program, and provide service to the department, the university, and the profession. Successful candidates may have substantive expertise in American Politics, Comparative Politics, or International Relations. Candidates who have demonstrated a commitment to working with students or faculty from groups historically marginalized or underrepresented in the field through teaching, mentoring, or administration are especially encouraged to apply.

Applicants at the Assistant Professor level must demonstrate evidence of a promising research agenda and a commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching. Applicants at the Associate/Full Professor level must have an established record in research, teaching, and service. Ph.D. in Political Science or related field required. Target start date is August 16, 2025. The budgeted salary range for the position is $100-110,000 at the Assistant Professor level, $110-125,000 at the Associate Professor level, and $125-180,000 at the Full Professor level, for a 9-month service basis. 

The Illinois College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is a world leader in research, teaching, and public engagement. Faculty in the College create knowledge, address critical societal needs through the transfer and application of knowledge, and prepare students for lives of impact in the state, nation, and globally. To meet these objectives, the College embraces and values diversity and difference through hiring faculty candidates who can contribute through their research, teaching, and/or service to the diversity and excellence of the Illinois community.

We have an active and successful dual-career partner placement program and a strong commitment to work-life balance and family-friendly programs for faculty and staff (http://provost.illinois.edu/faculty-affairs/work-life-balance/). 

To apply, create your candidate profile through https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload your application materials by 6:00pm (CST) on September 16, 2024: letter of application, CV, a representative publication, statement of teaching and research interests, and a statement detailing how their teaching, service and/or scholarship has contributed to the success of all students, including those from racial, ethnic, and gender backgrounds that are underrepresented in their academic field. Applicants who have not yet had the opportunity for such experience should note how their work will further Illinois’ and the College of LAS’ commitment to Inclusive Excellence and the success of all students.