Job Description

The Department of Political Science and International Relations (POIR) in the Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences at the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles, California invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured position in Comparative Politics as part of a major hiring initiative.

We seek candidates with a strong substantive research program in any domain of Comparative Politics, whose work advances theoretical and empirical research on important questions in their subfield.

Candidates are expected to have strong methodological training, and their methodological skills, ability to advise graduate students on methodological issues and teach graduate classes in the Departments core methods sequence will be a consideration. A strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education is also expected.

The candidate must have completed a Ph.D. by the appointment date. Review of applications will start September 15, 2023 and will continue until the positions are filled.

In order to be considered for this position, all candidates must apply via the "Apply" link at the top or bottom of this page.Required materials for upload include a CV, letter of interest, sample research paper(s), statement of research interests, evidence of teaching effectiveness, the names of three individuals who will be contacted by USC for a letter of reference, and official graduate transcripts. Send inquiries to poir@usc.edu . Materials submitted by regular mail will not be accepted.

The annual base salary range for this position is $104,500 - $196,500. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidates work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

USC is an equal-opportunity educator and employer, proudly pluralistic and firmly committed to providing equal opportunity for outstanding persons of every race, gender, creed and background. The University particularly encourages women, members of underrepresented groups, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply. USC will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Further information is available by contacting uschr@usc.edu .

About University of Southern California (USC)

USC is the leading private research university in Los Angeles—a global center for arts, technology and international business. With more than 47,500 students, we are located primarily in Los Angeles but also in various US and global satellite locations. As the largest private employer in Los Angeles, responsible for $8 billion annually in economic activity in the region, we offer the opportunity to work in a dynamic and diverse environment, in careers that span a broad spectrum of talents and skills across a variety of academic and professional schools and administrative units. As a USC employee and member of the Trojan Family—the faculty, staff, students, and alumni who make USC a great place to work—you will enjoy excellent benefits, including a variety of well-being programs designed to help individuals achieve work-life balance.

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