We are looking to fill two tenure-track assistant professor lines in comparative politics. Because the department has a strong background in quantitative methods and applications, applicants with a substantial quantitative background are especially encouraged to apply.
One is an open CP search and the other has an environmental politics focus. Ads are below.
Best,
Greg
General CP ad
The Department of Political Science at the University of Mississippi invites applications to fill a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor in Comparative Politics, starting Fall 2025. The Department is foremost interested in hiring an excellent candidate, with all areas of specialization invited to apply. Successful candidates should be able to contribute to the graduate program. We welcome applications from members of groups traditionally underrepresented in the field, as well as from applicants already holding Assistant rank. Candidates must complete an online application at https://careers.olemiss.eduhttps://careers.olemiss.edu/. Requirements include at least ABD standing with the expectation of completion by Fall 2025, as well as a potential for or record of excellence in teaching and research. The online application should include a cover letter indicating research and teaching interests, curriculum vitae, writing samples, graduate transcript. Letters of recommendation will be solicited after application. Review of all applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled or until an adequate applicant pool is established.
The University of Mississippi is an EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Title VI/Title VII/Title IX/504/ADA/ADEA employer.
CP/EP ad
The Department of Political Science at the University of Mississippi invites applications to fill a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor in Comparative Politics, starting Fall 2025. The Department is foremost interested in hiring an excellent candidate, but the successful candidate must be able to contribute half their teaching load to the Environmental Studies program (the courses should be on some aspect of environmental politics). They should also be able to contribute to the graduate program in Political Science. We welcome applications from members of groups traditionally underrepresented in the field, as well as from applicants already holding Assistant rank. Candidates must complete an online application at https://careers.olemiss.eduhttps://careers.olemiss.edu/. Requirements include at least ABD standing with the expectation of completion by Fall 2025, as well as a potential for or record of excellence in teaching and research. The online application should include a cover letter indicating research and teaching interests, curriculum vitae, writing samples, graduate transcript. Letters of recommendation will be solicited after application. Review of all applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled or until an adequate applicant pool is established.
The University of Mississippi is an EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Title VI/Title VII/Title IX/504/ADA/ADEA employer.
Gregory J. Love, Ph.D.
Professor
Department of Political Science
University of Mississippi
662.915.5421
gjlove@olemiss.edu