"Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Mass Behavior"

The Department of Political Science at the University of California, Riverside, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the field of Mass Political Behavior. We seek a scholar with an active research agenda and teaching interests. While we are open to all substantive areas of mass political behavior, we especially encourage applications from candidates whose research addresses Race and Ethnic Politics (REP), public opinion, and/or mass behavior in comparative contexts including but not limited to Asia or the Middle East.

The successful candidate should be committed to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education and have a record or promise of research publications. The candidate should also be committed to teaching and mentoring that will enhance the work of the department and support a diverse student body. Faculty in the University of California are expected to engage in research, teaching, and service. The typical course load is four classes over the academic year. A PhD in Political Science or related field will be required by the start of appointment; 7/1/26, candidates who are ABD at the time of application will be considered.

Applications must be submitted electronically via the UC Recruit system aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF02196. Complete applications must include: a cover letter of interest, an updated CV, a research statement, a writing sample, teaching evidence or evaluations, and 3 letters of recommendation. Review of applications will commence on January 21, 2026 and will continue until filled. Applications received on or before January 21 will receive full consideration. Only complete applications will be reviewed by the committee.

Applicants who use Interfolio may utilize a feature provided by the Interfolio Service to allow Interfolio to upload their letters directly into AP Recruit. Applicants can input an Interfolio-generated email address in place of their letter writer's email address. Interfolio refers to this as Online Application Deliveries. The following link on the Interfolio website shows how to set this up http://www.interfolio.com/help-center/.

The University of California values salary transparency and reports salaries annually in the UC Annual Wage Database. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See Table(s) https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/policy-covered-october-2025-scales/t1.pdf. Salary ranges for this position are $80,800 - $104,700. “Off-scale salaries” and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive condition.

Advancement through the faculty ranks at the University of California is through a series of structured, merit-based evaluations, occurring every 2-3 years, each of which includes substantial peer input.

Questions should be directed to Search Chair Jennifer Merolla jennifer.merolla@ucr.edu

UCR is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

“Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.