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Fairfax, VA · On-site

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Research Assistant

Fairfax, VA

$19.75 - $27/hr

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A Political Science Research Assistant helps professors or researchers collect, analyze, and interpret data related to political systems, policies, and public opinion. Responsibilities may include conducting literature reviews, compiling statistical data, summarizing key findings, and assisting with reports or academic papers. They may also help prepare presentations, fact-check information, and manage databases. The role provides valuable experience in research methodologies and can serve as a foundation for careers in academia, government, or policy analysis.

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To thrive as a Political Science Research Assistant, you need a solid background in research methods, data analysis, academic writing, and typically a bachelor’s or advanced coursework in political science or a related field. Familiarity with statistical software (such as SPSS, Stata, or R), online databases, and citation management tools is often required. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and clear communication help distinguish top candidates in this role. These competencies are crucial for producing accurate, insightful research that supports faculty, policy analysts, or research teams effectively.

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Assistant Professor, U.S. Politics & Political Institutions

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago

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Assistant Professor, U.S. Politics & Political Institutions

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Work type: Teaching & Research Faculty
Senior management: Liberal Arts and Human Sciences
Department: Political Science
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Instructional / Teaching Faculty

Job Description

The Department of Political Science invites applications for a tenure-track position of assistant professor in U.S. politics and political institutions with strengths in one or more of the following: U.S. national and subnational institutions, judicial politics, U.S. and/or state constitutional law, law and courts, civil rights, and related fields. Candidates with additional specializations in historical institutionalism, voting rights, and jurisprudence including critical legal studies are also encouraged to apply. Teaching requirements for this position will be four courses a year, including a selection of undergraduate courses on U.S. political institutions, constitutional law, judicial process, and additional courses within the candidate's specialization. Candidates may also be expected to contribute to advising pre-law students from throughout the University.

How to Apply

Screening of applications will begin September 21, 2026. Please submit:

  • Curriculum vitae
  • Cover letter
  • Recent writing Sample
  • Teaching evaluations or portfolio
  • A list of three references (names, address, phone numbers, and email contacts)

Please direct questions to Dr. Nicholas Goedert, Search Committee Chair, Department of Political Science, Major Williams Hall (0130), Blacksburg, VA 24061. Phone: (540) 231-7665, email: ngoedert@vt.edu.

Required Qualifications

  • Earned doctorate in government or political science at the time of application or degree in hand by hire date, August 2027.
  • An active research agenda with strengths in U.S. political institutions including one or more of the fields listed above.
  • Demonstrated effectiveness in undergraduate and graduate teaching to meet the department's key teaching needs in its B.A. and M.A. programs.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Preference will be given to broadly trained candidates who have grounding and skills in a variety of theoretical, analytical, and methodological approaches, and who can work with undergraduate and graduate students at the master's and doctoral levels in political science and related fields.
  • Prior teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level is preferred.
Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

Commensurate with Experience, range $72,000 to $82,000

Hours per week

*

Review Date

September 21, 2026

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance.  These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Kim Hedge at khedge@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

Advertised: July 6, 2026
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Virginia Tech, guided by its motto "Ut Prosim" (That I May Serve), embraces a hands-on, interdisciplinary approach to educate scholars as leaders and problem-solvers. As a comprehensive land-grant institution, it enriches the quality of life in Virginia and worldwide, fostering an inclusive community focused on knowledge, discovery, and creativity. With over 280 majors, the university serves a diverse student body of more than 36,000 across undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. Virginia Tech's presence extends throughout Virginia, including campuses in Northern Virginia, Roanoke, Newport News, and Richmond, along with multiple Extension offices and research centers. As a prominent global research institution, it conducts over $500 million in research annually.

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