Associate or Full Professor

The Department of Political Science at the University of Florida, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, position in American Politics at the rank of Associate or Full Professor with tenure, to hold the Manning Dauer Eminent Scholar Chair, beginning August 16, 2025.

The Department seeks to hire faculty broadly engaged in scholarly research that adds to our tradition of intellectual diversity and our strengths in political behavior, political institutions, and public policy. The successful applicant is expected to envision innovative uses of the considerable resources of the Dauer Chair in pursuit of an active research program, while simultaneously building the Department’s graduate program and national reputation as a leader in American Politics. The successful candidate should have a rigorous track record of original scholarship, mentoring graduate students, and success in grants and/or other external funding supporting an active research agenda. 

The Manning Dauer Eminent Scholar Chair is made possible by the generous bequest of the late Manning Dauer, founding chair of the Department and President of the Southern Political Science Association. The Chair is expected to actively mentor graduate students toward successful careers in American Politics, engage colleagues conducting research in American politics, and be an active colleague in the Department, the College, the University, and the discipline. 

The Manning Dauer Eminent Scholar Chair will teach one American Politics course each fall and spring semester, with at least one course each year at the graduate level. 

UF is the state’s oldest, largest, and most comprehensive land grant university with an enrollment of over 50,000 students and was ranked 6^th in the country among public universities (US News and World Report 2023 rankings), and 1^st among public institutions in the Wall Street Journal 2023 survey. UF is located in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, and 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and nature photography. UF’s large college sports programs, museums, and performing arts center support a range of activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Alachua County schools are highly rated and offer a variety of programs including magnet schools and an international baccalaureate program. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville.

The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, and the compensation includes a full benefits package.

Employment Benefits include:

Health Insurance: UF participates in state- and university-sponsored benefits programs for individuals, families, and domestic partners, and offers voluntary insurance that includes vision, dental, long-term disability and more.

Retirement Options: Attractive options include Florida Retirement System Pension Plan, State University System Optional Retirement Program, Florida Retirement System Investment Plan, and Voluntary Retirement Savings Plan.

Leave: UF staff enjoy a generous paid leave plan as well as access to a sick-leave pool, parental leave, and leave payouts

Ph.D. in Political Science

The successful candidate at the Rank of Professor should have a rigorous track record of original scholarship, mentoring graduate students, and success in grants and/or other external funding supporting an active research agenda. Candidates at the rank of Associate Professor should also evidence strong scholarly records and career-stage appropriate mentoring and grant-seeking.

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For full consideration, applications must be submitted online. Click on Apply Now at the top of this posting.

1. Cover letter 
2. Curriculum vitae 
3. Statement of teaching interests/philosophy 
4. Statement of intent for utilizing the resources of the Dauer Chair endowment
5. A recent writing sample (article reprint or pre-print) 
6. The names and email addresses of three references must be provided. An email will be sent to your references, requesting them to upload their confidential letter to the submission packet. 

Review of applications will begin November 7, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks, and verification of education. 

All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks, and verification of education.

The selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States require evaluation by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law. If an accommodation due to disability is needed in order to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD).

The Department of Political Science is committed to promoting an environment that welcomes all abilities, classes, ethnicities/races, gender identities and expressions. We particularly welcome applicants who can contribute to such an environment through their scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and professional service.