Professor of Political Science | Rice University Job at Rice University, Houston, TX

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  • Rice University
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

The Department of Political Science at Rice University, located in Houston, Texas, invites applications for a Full Professor to begin July 1, 2025.  The candidate will be expected to serve as Department Chair. Full professors are expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, supervise Ph.D. dissertations, perform research in their specialized area, and contribute to department, university, and disciplinary service. Candidates must have a demonstrated record of leadership and service at the dept/school/university/discipline level, outstanding teaching in undergraduate and graduate courses, and research excellence in their specialized area.  Candidates should have research interests and expertise in the areas of American politics, comparative politics, or international relations, and have utilized quantitative research methods in their work. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in political science or a closely related field.

Rice University and the Department of Political Science are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive, diverse environment for our faculty, staff, and students. We encourage applications from individuals who have been historically underrepresented in academia, including people of color, LGBTQI people, women, and people with disabilities. We strive to counter prejudice actively and to create a working environment that is inclusive and equitable.

The application deadline is September 1, 2024 but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. A complete application must include a letter of application; a curriculum vitae; a leadership/service statement highlighting experience and leadership philosophy; a research statement; a teaching statement; a DEI statement; evidence of teaching effectiveness; and contact information for three references who can attest to the candidate?s leadership experience and qualities.  References will be contacted for a subset of candidates. All applications should be submitted electronically at  .

Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with commitment to diversity at all levels, and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

Rice University Standard of Civility  Serves as a representative of the University, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration and discretion in all interactions with other members of the Rice community and with the public.

About Rice University

As a leading research university with a distinctive commitment to undergraduate education, Rice University aspires to pathbreaking research, unsurpassed teaching and contributions to the betterment of our world. It seeks to fulfill this mission by cultivating a diverse community of learning and discovery that produces leaders across the spectrum of human endeavor.

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