Assistant Professor of Political Science (Artificial Intelligence)
Boston University seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in artificial intelligence and politics.
Best for:Best for political science scholars and researchers specializing in artificial intelligence applications, political methodology, or computational politics.
Overview
Boston University's Department of Political Science invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027. The department is searching for candidates who specialize in the intersection of artificial intelligence and politics or who employ AI methodologies to study core political science questions. The successful candidate will teach both undergraduate and graduate students, contribute to departmental and university service, and maintain an active research agenda. Candidates must hold a PhD by the start of the appointment.
What you'll do
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in political science
- Conduct innovative research at the intersection of AI and politics
- Publish scholarly work in leading academic journals and university presses
- Engage in academic service for the Department, College of Arts and Sciences, and the University
- Advise and mentor students across degree levels
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Political Science or a related field
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Specialization in artificial intelligence and politics or AI methodologies in political science
- Demonstrated potential for excellence in innovative scholarship
- Commitment to engaged teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels
- Ability to contribute to the intellectual life and community of the university
- Must hold a PhD at the start of the appointment
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-01
Candidates must submit all application materials through AcademicJobsOnline by the October 1, 2026 deadline to ensure full consideration. The required documents include a cover letter, CV, research statement, teaching statement, a sample of scholarly writing, and three letters of reference.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Research statement
- Teaching statement
- Sample of scholarly writing
- 3 reference letters
Contact
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