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The Department of Political Science ( at Stanford University seeks applicants for a senior appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. The preferred area of specialty is American Politics. Applicants must have demonstrated the ability to maintain a world-class research program and a commitment to effective teaching and mentoring. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in a related field and will be expected to teach and advise students at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. The term of appointment is expected to begin on September 1, 2025. Candidates should apply through Stanford Faculty Positions ( and submit + a cover letter + curriculum vitae (including a publication list) + research statement (no more than three single-spaced pages) + teaching statement (no more than two single-spaced pages) + teaching evaluations The Department of Political Science, School of Humanities and Sciences and Stanford University value faculty who will help foster an inclusive academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff with a wide range of backgrounds, identities, and outlooks. Candidates may choose to include as part of their research and teaching statements a brief discussion about how their work and experience will further these ideals. The salary range for this position is $175,000 - $350,000 for academic year 2024-25. Stanford University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the qualifications of the selected candidate, budget availability, and internal equity. Further information about Stanford's Department of Political Science may be found at . Inquiries may be directed to Natalie Badalov, Faculty Affairs Coordinator, nbadalov@stanford.edu . Review of applications will begin on September 8th, 2024; later applications may be considered at the discretion of the search committee. Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University's research, teaching, and clinical mission.

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