Assistant Professor, 9 Month Salaried - American Political Behavior

Department of Political Science - College of Social Sciences & Public Policy

The Department of Political Science in the College of Social Sciences & Public Policy at Florida State University seeks applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position to begin in Fall 2027. We seek candidates whose research focuses on American political behavior, including, but not limited to, the political behavior of the general public, groups, or political elites, public opinion, and political psychology.

Must be able to offer undergraduate and doctoral level courses in Political Behavior.

Candidates must have earned a PhD degree in Political Science or a related discipline by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. Successful candidates are expected to add to the department’s strengths in quantitative, experimental, and/or formal methods.

Professor Andy Ballard

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Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita. 

Applicants should submit:

• A letter of application indicating research and teaching interests
• A curriculum vitae
• Writing samples
• Three letters of recommendations
• A graduate school transcript

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This is a Faculty position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

This position is being advertised as open until filled.

Review of applications will begin September 15, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.