Assistant Professor of Political Science - RISE EARTH

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.Job Category:FacultyEmployment Type:RegularJob Profile:Assistant ProfessorJob Summary:The Political Science department at the University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks to hire a faculty member at the level of Assistant Professor who will publish original empirical research and teach courses on environmental politics.While the minimum teaching load of 12 credits per academic year is set by State statute and UW policy, through a combination of allowable adjustments, the usual teaching load in the Department of Political Science is three courses per academic year (two in one semester and one in the other).Successful applicants will teach graduate and undergraduate classes, mentor students, conduct scholarly research, and provide service to the department, college, university, and academic community nationally and internationally. This position is part of UW-Madison’s RISE-EARTH initiative.The Wisconsin Research, Innovation, and Scholarly Excellence (RISE) Initiative is designed to help address significant, complex challenges of particular importance to Wisconsin and the world, through accelerated and strategic faculty hiring, research infrastructure enhancement, interdisciplinary collaboration and increased student and educational opportunities. This position is part of the RISE-EARTH Initiative, which stands for Environment: Adaptation, Resilience, Technology, and Humanity.Through accelerated and strategic faculty hiring, research infrastructure enhancement, interdisciplinary collaborations, and increased student and educational opportunities, RISE-EARTH will strengthen the university's ability to address challenges and opportunities related to the environment, translating discoveries into tangible benefits at home in Wisconsin and beyond. Candidates hired through RISE-EARTH will join a community of scholars working across disciplines, schools and colleges on research, teaching and outreach endeavors.The community will engage regularly in venues such as seminar series and colloquia to share ongoing projects and identify opportunities to work together. The University will support the community, facilitating across to research infrastructure, and funding to support broad and rich collaboration. Further information regarding RISE can be found at: https://rise.wisc.edu/.The successful candidate will advance the educational mission of the College of Letters & Science that values, prioritizes, and actualizes evidence-based and student-centered teaching and (undergraduate student) mentoring. They will contribute to an environment that fosters engagement and a sense of belonging for faculty, staff, students and members of the broader community.The successful candidate, as a member of the College of L&S, will proactively contribute to, support, and advance the college’s commitment to excellence among all aspects of their teaching, mentoring, research, and service. Learn more about the L&S mission on our webpage: https://ls.wisc.edu/about/mission.Key Job Responsibilities:The successful candidate will advance the educational mission of the College of Letters & Science that values, prioritizes, and actualizes evidence-based and student-centered teaching and (undergraduate student) mentoring. They will contribute to an environment that fosters engagement and a sense of belonging for faculty, staff, students and members of the broader community.Department:College of Letters & Science, Department of Political ScienceCompensation:Negotiable - 9 months / ongoing / renewableRequired Qualifications:Candidates should have an excellent publication record or a productive research program with strong publishing potential. In addition, the successful candidate will demonstrate fostering or the ability to foster a teaching, learning, mentoring, departmental, and a research environment where all can thrive.Preferred Qualifications:Candidates with an excellent publication record or a productive research program with strong publishing potential are encouraged to apply.Education:Ph.D. in Political Science or related disciplines. Ph.D. required by start of appointment.How to Apply:Apply online at “Jobs at UW” (http://jobs.wisc.edu) under Job Requisition JR10012262. Applications must be received through UW-Madison’s online application system. Applications submitted outside the system will not be considered. To begin the application process please click on the ‘’ button.You will be asked to create a profile and upload the following 5 documents:1) a cover letter,2) a C.V.,3) a research statement,4) a teaching and mentoring statement, and5) two (2) samples of written work (please upload these 2 samples together)Applicants will receive an email requesting the names and contact information for three references; each reference will each receive an electronic link through which they can upload a signed letter of reference. For assured consideration, all materials must be received no later than 11:59pm on September 15, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.Please note that applicants will be evaluated based upon submitted application materials and therefore should speak to and include evidence of their qualifications. Application materials must clearly demonstrate the applicant’s dedication to excellence in student-centered teaching and mentoring. Additionally, materials should showcase the applicant’s ability to purposefully plan their teaching practices, evidenced through goals, action plans, reflection, and related documentation. This portion of the application materials must be created by the applicant and may include supporting letters.  It cannot be only in the form of letters and testimony by others.Contact Information:Nadav Shelef, Chair of Political Science, shelef@wisc.eduRelay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information