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Assistant Professor of Political Science

4 x 10hr daysOnsite · Washington, USA

The Department of Political Science invites applications for a tenure-track position in American Politics at the rank of assistant professor beginning as early as Fall 2026. This position is pending final budgetary approval.

Work-Life Balance

Good61

Compressed Work Week

No core hours requirement

Standard 40-hour week

On-site only

Work Schedule

Compressed work week · 40 hrs in 4 days

GW's flexible-work program includes a 4/40 Compressed Work Week — full-time staff work a full week's schedule in fewer than five days, e.g. four 10-hour days.

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Time Off

Generous paid time off plus university holidays.

Schedule days off52 shorter weeks

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage

Retirement plan with university contributions

Paid parental leave

Tuition benefits and professional development

Generous paid time off plus university holidays

Location

Onsite

Location: Washington, USA

Interview Process

1. Apply via the GW careers site (gwu.jobs) 2. Application screening against the posting requirements 3. Interview(s) with the hiring department 4. Offer plus pre-employment checks

Remote Policy

Based at George Washington University's campuses in Washington, DC; hybrid and remote options available for eligible staff roles.

About George Washington University

Private research university in Washington, DC. Full-time staff can work a 4/40 compressed work week — four 10-hour days.

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