Location: Notre Dame, IN
Open Date: Aug 29, 2025
Description: The University of Notre Dame’s Department of Political Science and the Keough School of Global Affairs are searching for one or more faculty members who specialize in the empirical study of democracy. We expect the appointment to be at the level of Full Professor, but we will consider applications from advanced Associate Professors.
Qualifications: We define the study of democracy broadly, as research on political regimes and regime change, challenges to democratic institutions, and the study of political behavior. Applicants should have a research agenda that addresses key questions related to democracy, either inside or outside the United States, or both. Successful candidates will also be capable of excellent teaching and mentoring at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The position is open to any subfield of political science, other social science disciplines, or related fields.This search is conducted under the auspices of the Notre Dame Democracy Initiative, a significant investment from the Provost’s office that will provide multiple faculty lines and substantial research support.
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/172986
This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be askedto identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar anindividual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness ofemployment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosurescan result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed athttps://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.
Equal Opportunity Employment StatementThe University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff andadministration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race,color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment.Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complieswith 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). We strongly encourage applications from candidates attractedto a university with a Catholic identity.
