TENURED PROFESSOR IN AMERICAN POLITICS

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TENURED PROFESSOR IN AMERICAN

POLITICSSchoolFaculty of Arts and SciencesDepartment/AreaGovernment DepartmentPosition Description The Department of Government seeks to appoint a tenured professor in American Politics. The appointment is expected to begin on July 1, 2026. The professor will teach and advise at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Basic Qualifications Candidates are required to have a doctorate. Additional Qualifications We will consider candidates who are top tier scholars, teachers, and engaged members of their academic institutions, and we are particularly interested in scholars whose research and teaching significantly expands the traditional academic discourse about national and world affairs. Demonstrated strong commitment to teaching, advising, and research is desired. Candidates should also evince intellectual leadership and impact on the field and potential for significant contributions to the department, University, and wider scholarly community. Special Instructions Please submit the following materials through the ARIeS portal ( https://academicpositions.harvard.edu ). Candidates are encouraged to apply by October 3, 2025; applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. Curriculum Vitae Authorization form

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Community members are encouraged to model our values of integrity, responsible mentorship, equity, and excellence no matter where they are. To support this commitment to our values of inclusion and excellence, the external finalist for this position will be required to complete a conduct questionnaire - specifically regarding findings of violation, on-going formal complaint investigations, or formal complaint investigations that did not conclude due to the external finalist's departure concerning: harassment or discrimination, retaliation, sexual misconduct, bullying or intimidating/abusive behavior, unprofessional relationship, or misconduct related to scholarship, research, teaching, service, or clinical/patient care. Harvard will also make conduct inquiries to current and former employers of the external finalist regarding such misconduct. To facilitate these inquiries, Harvard requires all external applicants for this position to complete, sign, and upload the form entitled "Authorization to release information for external applicants" as part of their application. If an external applicant does not include the signed authorization with the application materials, the application will be considered incomplete, and, as with any incomplete application, will not receive further consideration. Contact Information Stephen Ansolabehere, Search Committee, Department of Government Contact Emailsda@gov.harvard.eduSalary Range $170,000 - $420,000 Minimum Number of References RequiredMaximum Number of References AllowedKeywords American politics, American political behavior, American political institutions faculty, instructor, tenure, professor, senior

Boston, Cambridge, Massachusetts, MA, Northeast, New England Fields:

American politics, American political behavior, American political institutions EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard's academic purposes. Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university's non-discrimination policy. Harvard's equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (

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