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Browse 16 open Political Science positions at universities all over the world. Current vacancies include roles at University of Southampton, Leiden University and Central European University, among others. Openings are based in Highfield, Leiden and Budapest. Political Science appointments span research, teaching and professional streams — from casual talent pools to continuing positions. Listings are updated as institutions publish new roles, and each vacancy links to the official application page.
Research Fellow in Responsible AI Translation
PhD Position (1 FTE) in the area of Belonging of European Muslims to the EU
Head of Administration, Financial Management and Development (f/m/d)
Lecturer in Politics
Lecturer in International Relations
Medewerker Studentenzaken Internationalisering - Team International Relations Office
Sessional Instructor, Fall 2027, Governance & Public Policy, School of Public Policy
Sessional Instructor, Fall 2027, International Development Policy, School of Public Policy
Sessional Instructor, Winter 2028, Foreign Policy Analysis, School of Public Policy
Sessional Instructor, Winter 2028, Social Policy, School of Public Policy
Postdoctoral position at PASU lab 1
Founding Dean of the Rokos School of Government and Rokos Professorship of Government
Lecturer in Communication
Professor of Politics of Inequality & Global Dynamics
Postdoctoral Fellow
Faculty And Research Positions School Of Government Nju
About Political Science Academic Careers
Political Science careers at universities around the world cover the full academic ladder — from casual and fixed-term contracts through to continuing and tenured appointments. Depending on the institution, openings in this area include research-focused roles funded by grants, teaching and coordination positions, and the professional posts that support political science departments day to day.
12 institutions are currently recruiting in Political Science, with campuses hiring in Highfield, Leiden, Budapest, Guildford and Maastricht. Every listing on this page links to the university's official application portal and displays the closing date and advertised salary where the institution discloses them — nothing is reposted or modified.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Political Science positions are open right now?
There are currently 16 open positions in Political Science at universities worldwide, spread over 12 institutions. The list updates as universities publish and close vacancies.
Which universities are hiring in Political Science?
University of Southampton, Leiden University, Central European University, University of Surrey and Maastricht University, among others, have live Political Science vacancies at the moment. Open a listing to see the campus and school advertising each role.
What do Political Science roles pay?
Pay for Political Science roles follows each university's own pay agreement, and the grading varies by country — Level A to Level E in Australia and New Zealand, Assistant to Full Professor elsewhere. Most listings publish the band alongside the advertisement.