Oregon State University
Assistant Professor in AI & Politics - Department of Political Science
Oregon State University, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43215
Assistant Professor In Ai & Politics - Department Of Political Science
The Department of Political Science at The Ohio State University invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of assistant professor. Successful applicants will have research and teaching interests in any of the following areas: the regulatory, political, or ethical challenges of the burgeoning reliance on AI in the public and/or private sectors; the social and political consequences of reliance on algorithmic approaches to public policy implementation; methodological development at the intersection of social science and AI/machine learning. Based in Columbus, Ohio, the position will begin in August of 2026. Preferred applicants will demonstrate the potential for a sustained and substantial body of work focusing on one or more of these areas. The position is open with respect to substantive focus or disciplinary subfield in Political Science. This position is part of the investment of The Ohio State University Provost in the Department of Political Science in Socio-Political Analysis and AI. Responsibilities of the position include: Conduct research on advanced topics in the regulatory, policy, ethical areas, or consequences of AI for political or socio-economic outcomes or the application of data analytics and AI to social scientific questions Mentor and teach in these and related areas at the undergraduate and/or graduate level Engage with interdisciplinary efforts focused on data analytics and/or AI Education and experience requirements: Applicants must complete their PhD on or before August 15, 2026, in a relevant field, and have the capacity to integrate methodological insights with substantive research demonstrated through a record of and/or promise of scholarly excellence. Demonstrate the potential for securing external grant funding and mentoring undergraduate or graduate students. Preferred candidates will show a willingness to participate in interdisciplinary collaborative efforts. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to building an intellectual community in line with OSU's Shared Values. To be considered, please submit your application electronically to the Careers at Ohio State website. A competitive application consists of the following required elements: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcript, separate research and teaching statements, writing sample(s), and three letters of reference. Review of applications will begin on September 15, 2025. To be guaranteed full consideration, please submit all materials by October 15, 2025. Inquiries may be directed to Professor Ryan Kennedy at kennedy.310@osu.edu.
The Department of Political Science at The Ohio State University invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of assistant professor. Successful applicants will have research and teaching interests in any of the following areas: the regulatory, political, or ethical challenges of the burgeoning reliance on AI in the public and/or private sectors; the social and political consequences of reliance on algorithmic approaches to public policy implementation; methodological development at the intersection of social science and AI/machine learning. Based in Columbus, Ohio, the position will begin in August of 2026. Preferred applicants will demonstrate the potential for a sustained and substantial body of work focusing on one or more of these areas. The position is open with respect to substantive focus or disciplinary subfield in Political Science. This position is part of the investment of The Ohio State University Provost in the Department of Political Science in Socio-Political Analysis and AI. Responsibilities of the position include: Conduct research on advanced topics in the regulatory, policy, ethical areas, or consequences of AI for political or socio-economic outcomes or the application of data analytics and AI to social scientific questions Mentor and teach in these and related areas at the undergraduate and/or graduate level Engage with interdisciplinary efforts focused on data analytics and/or AI Education and experience requirements: Applicants must complete their PhD on or before August 15, 2026, in a relevant field, and have the capacity to integrate methodological insights with substantive research demonstrated through a record of and/or promise of scholarly excellence. Demonstrate the potential for securing external grant funding and mentoring undergraduate or graduate students. Preferred candidates will show a willingness to participate in interdisciplinary collaborative efforts. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to building an intellectual community in line with OSU's Shared Values. To be considered, please submit your application electronically to the Careers at Ohio State website. A competitive application consists of the following required elements: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcript, separate research and teaching statements, writing sample(s), and three letters of reference. Review of applications will begin on September 15, 2025. To be guaranteed full consideration, please submit all materials by October 15, 2025. Inquiries may be directed to Professor Ryan Kennedy at kennedy.310@osu.edu.