Candidates who have the rank of Full Professor whose work advances the university's priorities in American elections research. Candidates should have an internationally recognized research program in elections and electoral politics and have an established track record of securing external funding.
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 JR10010036 .
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 'Apply Now' button .
You will be asked to create a profile and upload the following 4 documents:
a C.V.,
a cover letter,
a research statement and a teaching statement (please upload these 2 as one document) , and
A list of 3 references
For full consideration, all materials must be received no later than 11:59pm on May 12, 2026. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Contact Information:
Faye Lux / Department Administrator
flux@wisc.edu
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a
Additional Information
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:
Faculty
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Professor
Job Summary:
The Political Science department at the University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks to hire a distinguished scholar whose work advances the university's priorities in American elections research. Candidates should be at the rank of Full Professor, have an internationally recognized research program in elections and electoral politics, and have an established track record of securing external funding.
Key Job Responsibilities:
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 or internationally.
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 all aspects of their teaching, mentoring, research, and service.
In the College of Letters & Science, we provide a liberal arts education that is both broad and deep through excellent, empathic teaching. We hire faculty who are interested in pursuing difficult questions, making new discoveries, and making an impact in their field. We reward excellent teaching and classroom innovation, and we are committed to shared governance. Learn more about the L&S mission on our webpage: https://ls.wisc.edu/about/mission .
The Department of Political Science at UW-Madison is highly rated and is a leader in its field. Our department is multidisciplinary and has a highly collaborative environment. Madison as a city is consistently ranked at the top of the best places to live in the U.S. It offers an ideal combination of natural beauty, stimulating cultural events, outstanding schools, and outdoor recreation.
Department: College of Letters & Science, Department of Political Science
Compensation: Negotiable
Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in Political Science or related disciplines . Ph.D. required by start of appointment.
University Of Wisconsin-madison · Madison, WI