The Political Science Department at the Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences provides graduate and undergraduate training in American politics and law, comparative politics, international relations, and political theory. Its programs are well suited to students who seek rigorous training, pursue large questions about politics, and aspire to develop strength in more than one field. The department offers a graduate program leading to the PhD, as well as two distinct undergraduate majors: the area major in International Studies, and the major in Political Science.
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Congratulations! 2013-2014
Dean's Teaching Fellowship Winners
Chad Shomura
Benjamin Meiches
Ryan Fried
Gary Jones
Arthur Rebrovick
Job Opportunities
The Department of Political Science at the Johns Hopkins University invites applicationsfor the following positions:
Comparative Politics – Assistant Professor
The Department of Political Science at the Johns Hopkins University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Comparative Politics at the rank of assistant professor. We are especially interested in applications from scholars who work on 1) migration, labor, and citizenship, 2) formal and informal institutions of governance, and/or 3) political economy. Preference will be given to applicants whose area of study encompasses politics in developing countries. The Comparative Politics subfield at Hopkins builds upon one of the distinctive strengths of the Political Science department: fostering innovative research and cross-field synergies that reach beyond the traditional divides of our discipline. Over the last decade, we have developed exciting cross-field collaborations in Comparative and International Political Economy, Parties and Elections, Transnational Politics, and Comparative Racial Politics (in which we offer a certificate program). We are a methodologically diverse and pluralistic department, and we encourage applications from those trained in a variety of research methods.
Applicants should send a current c.v., a writing sample, and three letters of reference to URL https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/21308 or alternatively to: Comparative Politics Search Committee, Department of Political Science, Johns Hopkins University, 3400 N. Charles Street, Baltimore MD 21218. Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2013 and continue until the position is filled. The Johns Hopkins University is an Equal Opportunity Employer: women and minorities are especially encouraged to
apply.
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Charles and Amy Scharf Post-Doctoral Fellow – American Politics
The Johns Hopkins University is pleased to invite applicants for one of two of Charles and Amy Scharf Post-Doctoral Fellowships in the Department of Political Science. This competition is for a two-year appointment in the field of American Politics. We are especially interested in applications from young scholars whose work will reflect our emphasis on scholarship that cuts across sub-fields and scholarly disciplines. We invite applications from scholars who have demonstrated excellence in their research and teaching and who will have completed their PhDs in Political Science between 2009 and June 30, 2013. The fellowship term will begin on July 1, 2013, and will end on June 30, 2015. The Scharf Fellow will teach a one-semester undergraduate course each semester, and will have an opportunity to participate fully in the intellectual life of the department. Johns Hopkins is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages women and minorities to apply.
Candidates should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, dissertation abstract and sample chapter or article to URL https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/21092 or by mail to Scharf Post-Doctoral Fellow Committee (American Politics), Department of Political Science, Johns Hopkins University, 3400 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21218, no later than March 15, 2013. At least two letters of reference should be sent independently to the same address.
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Charles and Amy Scharf Post-Doctoral Fellow – Political Economy
The Johns Hopkins University is pleased to invite applicants for one of two of Charles and Amy Scharf Post-Doctoral Fellowships in the Department of Political Science. This competition is for a two-year appointment in the field of political economy, broadly understood to include work that examines the interactions of the state and the economy and creative conceptualizations of economic governance in any sub-field of political science. We are especially interested in applications from young scholars whose work will reflect our emphasis on scholarship that cuts across sub-fields and scholarly disciplines. We invite applications from scholars who have demonstrated excellence in their research and teaching and who will have completed their PhDs in Political Science between 2009 and June 30, 2013. The fellowship term will begin on July 1, 2013, and will end on June 30, 2015. The Scharf Fellow will teach a one-semester undergraduate course each semester, and will have an opportunity to participate fully in the intellectual life of the department. Johns Hopkins is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages women and minorities to apply.
Candidates should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, dissertation abstract and sample chapter or article to URL https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/21089 or by mail to Scharf Post-Doctoral Fellow Committee (Political Economy), Department of Political Science, Johns Hopkins University, 3400 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21218, no later than March 15, 2013. At least two letters of reference should be sent independently to the same address.
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