Practice-Track or Teaching-Track Faculty Position in Political Science and International Relations

The Department of Political Science and International Relations in the Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences at the University of Southern California invites applicants for a practice-track or teaching-track faculty position as The Carmen H. and Louis Warschaw Chair in Practical Politics with an anticipated start date in the Fall of 2025. The successful candidate will serve as Co-Director of the USC Dornsife Center for the Political Future (CPF).

The USC Dornsife Center for the Political Future combines rigorous intellectual inquiry with the deep engagement of students and Fellows and conducts conversations and conferences to advance civil dialogue, transcend partisan divisions, and seek solutions to pressing local, national, and global challenges. CPF events, programs, scholarships, and internships inspire and train students for careers in public service and lifetimes of civic engagement.  Further information about CPF can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MYqrGftp3wK3tMVolyNgm_btYrAePbMl/view

Candidates for this position should have a long and distinguished record of high-level, first-hand experience in practical politics at the state and federal level and demonstrable teaching abilities. Candidates should submit a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, and names of two references who can speak to teaching ability. In order to be considered for this position, all candidates must apply via the "Apply" link at the top or bottom of this page.  

The annual base salary range for this position is $175,000 - $250,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.