Andrei Baronov and Ratmir Timashev Chair in Data Analytics

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Job Title :

Andrei Baronov and Ratmir Timashev Chair in Data Analytics

Department :

Arts and Sciences Political Science

Tenure faculty (regardless of rank) - persons with the titles of professor, associate professor, assistant professor and instructor who serve on appointments totaling 50% or more service to the university and who are eligible for tenure or who have obtained tenure.

Duties and responsibilities are assigned in accordance with the workload guidelines laid out in the pattern of administration of each faculty member’s tenure initiation unit (TIU) and, as appropriate, regional campus;

obligations will include research, service and / or teaching or clinical practice. These faculty will have earned doctorate or other terminal degree in the relevant field of study or possession of equivalent experience.

The Andrei Baronov and Ratmir Timashev Chair in Data Analytics

Department of Political Science

College of Arts and Sciences

Position Overview

The Department of Political Science at Ohio State University invites applications, at the full or associate professor level, for the Andrei Baronov and Ratmir Timashev Chair in Data Analytics.

Ideal applicants will have a sustained and substantial body of work developing and utilizing data analytic and / or artificial intelligence tools for analysis of socio-political questions.

The position is open with respect to substantive focus or disciplinary subfield in Political Science.

Performance Objectives

Candidates for this position should expect to :

• Conduct research on advanced topics in 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

Requirements include a doctorate in a relevant field, a capacity to integrate methodological insights with substantive research demonstrated through a record of scholarly excellence, and evidence of the promise of its continuation.

In addition, a strong record of external grant funding, successful mentorship of graduate students, and a willingness to participate in interdisciplinary collaborative efforts are desirable.

How to Apply

Required application materials include :

Cover letter

Curriculum Vita (CV)

Additional materials may be requested by the search committee as part of its ongoing review of candidates. Applications will be considered until the position is filled, but applicants should apply by February 1, 2024, to guarantee full consideration.

For questions regarding this position, please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Jan Box-Steffensmeier ().

Explore our extensive benefits

Work-life : Flexible and remote work arrangement opportunities where applicable, childcare program, and access to educational, athletic and cultural events.

Retirement : State pension and alternative options with competitive employer contributions, as well as optional supplemental plans.

Health : Medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, life insurance, flexible spending accounts and wellness programming.

Time off : Paid vacation and sick time, parental and medical leave plus 11 paid holidays. Short and long-term disability options also available.

Financial : Tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, adoption assistance and discounts with preferred vendors and university partners.

Wellness : Lifestyle spending account, employee assistance program, health reimbursement account, and employee wellness program.