Assistant Professor in Environmental Politics, College of Arts & Sciences, Boston University

The Department of Political Science at Boston University seeks to hire a tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in Environmental Politics. The search is open with respect to subfield, methodological orientation, and specific substantive focus. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2025.

The successful candidate will teach graduate and undergraduate students and will hold a PhD at the start of the appointment.

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To ensure full consideration, please submit the following materials by September 29, 2024: cover letter, CV, research statement, teaching statement, sample of scholarly writing, and three letters of reference. Please submit applications via https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/28327.

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