Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Political Science
Position ID:
Position Title:
Assistant Professor
Position Type:
Tenured/Tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States of America
Subject Area:
Appl Deadline:
2025/09/15 11:59PM
* (posted 2025/07/15, listed until 2025/10/20)
* (posted 2025/07/15, listed until 2025/10/20)Position Description:
Position Description
American Politics The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Department of Political Science in Cambridge MA invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in American Politics at the rank of Assistant Professor effective July 1st, 2026, or as soon thereafter as possible. Responsibilities include research, graduate and undergraduate teaching, and student research supervision. Applicants should have a PhD degree in Political Science or a related field by start of employment. The Department offers supportive mentorship to junior faculty and instructors, an exceptional environment for political science inquiry, and a strong commitment to an inclusive, welcoming culture. MIT is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and strongly encourage applications from individuals from all identities and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive equitable consideration for employment based on their experience and qualifications, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, or national or ethnic origin. See MIT's full policy on nondiscrimination here: https://policies.mit.edu/policies-procedures/90-relations-and-responsibilities-within-mit-community/93-nondiscrimination . Know your rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check, including verifying any finding of misconduct (or pending investigation) from prior employers. Applications should include a cover letter which addresses your research agenda and teaching interests. Also include a CV, writing sample(s), and three recommendations. Completed applications must be submitted by September 15th, 2025MIT is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin. MIT’s full policy on Nondiscrimination can be found here. Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check, including verifying any finding of misconduct (or pending investigation) from prior employers.
Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Writing sample
- Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )
And anything else requested in the position description.
Further Info:
Department of Political Science
MIT
E53-470
77 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139
MIT
E53-470
77 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139