Description

The Department of Political Science at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for an assistant professor in Comparative Politics who works in the areas of East Central Europe, democratic erosion, protest, and citizen mobilization.

Responsibilities include the following: 2-2 (combination of undergraduate and graduate courses), research and publishing following Departmental criteria for tenure and promotion (https://www.polisci.pitt.edu/sites/default/files/PSTenureGuidelines_April24.pdf), and service responsibilities to the Department as needed.

Applicants are required to have or expect to have a Ph.D. in Political Science or a related field before the appointment begins. Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests, two or three writing samples, teaching evaluations, and a minimum of three letters of reference. References should send their letters directly to psjobs@pitt.edu. The deadline for the application deadline is December 24, 2025.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity, and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

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