Assistant Professor – Department of Political Science

Position description

The current salary range for this position is $80,800-$128,700 (9-month academic year salary), however, off-scale salary and other components of pay, which would yield compensation that is higher than this range, are offered to meet competitive conditions. 

Anticipated start: 07/01/2026 

Application Window 
Open date: July 15, 2025 

Next review date: Tuesday, Sep 2, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. 

Final date: Tuesday, Sep 2, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date. 

Position description 

The Charles and Louise Travers Department of Political Science in the College of Letters and Science at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor faculty position in political science with preference for scholars who work in the areas of: American Politics, International Relations, or Public Law. 

The Charles and Louise Travers Department of Political Science is committed to fostering an environment in which all members of the Berkeley community feel empowered to pursue their educational goals in a welcoming environment. We believe that every individual must be treated with equality and dignity as we work together to ensure the success of students, staff, and faculty. For more information, please visit the department website: https://polisci.berkeley.edu/. 
 

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