Assistant Professor, College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Political Science

Boston University invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science. We seek candidates who specialize in the intersection of artificial intelligence and politics or who use artificial intelligence applications as a methodology for studying key questions in political science. The search is open with respect to subfield. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2027, pending final budgetary approval.

Since its founding in 1839, Boston University has embraced a mission of openness and access, becoming one of the rst universities in the nation to welcome all students of ability regardless of race, gender, or creed. That tradition shapes our enduring commitment to academic freedom, free inquiry, and the robust exchange of ideas. Please visit https://www.bu.edu/values/ to learn more about our shared values.

We seek scholars who will contribute to our community of teachers and researchers through excellence in innovative scholarship, engaged teaching, and participation in the intellectual life of the University. Boston University provides an environment where faculty and students work together across disciplines, perspectives, and experiences to advance knowledge and address society’s most pressing challenges.

Required Skills

The successful candidate will teach graduate and undergraduate students, engage in service to the Department, College of Arts and Sciences, and University, and hold a PhD at the start of the appointment.

The starting salary for this position is $115,000 to $130,000.

 

To Apply:

To ensure full consideration, please submit the following materials by October 1, 2026 via AcademicJobsOnline (https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/32578): cover letter, CV, research statement, teaching statement, sample of scholarly writing, and three letters of reference.

 

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