Assistant Professor - Comparative Politics at University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida

Job Description:

Current Employees:



If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet.


The Department of Political Science at the University of Miami invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 15, 2025. The department seeks candidates in the field of Comparative Politics. We are particularly interested in applicants who can contribute to existing university programs in Latin American Studies, Global Black Studies, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Climate Resilience, Global Health, Data Science, Public Policy, or Democracy. Advanced methodological skills are also desirable, particularly in machine learning, AI, or computational modeling. The expected teaching commitment is 2-2. Candidates should have a PhD or anticipate PhD completion by August 15, 2025. In some circumstances, ABDs with exceptional promise will be considered for appointment at the rank of Lecturer, with conversion to Assistant Professor upon completion of PhD.


Interested applicants may apply online at www.miami.edu/careers. Applicants should upload a single .pdf document including: (1) cover letter; (2) CV; (3) teaching statement focusing on your ability to contribute to an inclusive undergraduate political science major serving a diverse array of students; (4) PhD transcript (unofficial is acceptable for initial application); (5) writing sample. Please arrange for three reference letters to be sent directly to the search chair at UMPOLSearch@miami.edu. Applications received on or before September 15, 2024, will be given full consideration, though the committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. For further information about the position please contact the department chair (Casey Klofstad, {c.klofstad@miami.edu}). Additional information about the department is available at http://www.as.miami.edu/politicalscience/.


The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.



Job Status:

Full time



Employee Type:

Faculty