Assistant/Associate Professor, Political Science (3450)

Idaho State University

5d•$66,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Idaho State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science specializing in public administration. The position is based on campus in Pocatello and is not eligible for remote work or new visa sponsorship. The successful candidate will contribute primarily to the growing Master of Public Administration (MPA) program, including serving as MPA Director, and may teach in undergraduate and other graduate political science programs (MA and DA). The position begins in August 2027 and carries a 3-3 teaching load. Service and research obligations comprise 40 percent of the workload. Idaho State University is a Carnegie-classified doctoral research and teaching institution serving more than 12,000 students in Pocatello, Meridian, Twin Falls, and Idaho Falls. The university describes its culture as built on trust, compassion, stability, and hope. The salary is $66,000–$75,000 per year, commensurate with education and experience. Applicants must submit a CV or resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references. Applications will remain open until the position is filled; priority consideration will be given to applications received by January 4, 2027. Employment offers are conditional on successful completion of a background investigation.

Requirements

Earned Ph.D. or equivalent in Political Science, Public Administration, Public Policy, or a closely related field by the start of the Fall 2027 semester; ABD candidates may be considered if all degree requirements are completed before classes begin in Fall 2027.
Candidates must already hold valid U.S. work authorization; the position is not eligible for new visa sponsorship.
Submit a CV or resume, cover letter, and a list of three professional references with current contact information.

Nice To Haves

Ability to teach some combination of Introduction to Public Administration, Human Resource Management, Public Policy Analysis, Public Administration Ethics, Nonprofit Management, Grantwriting, Community and Regional Planning, Program Assessment and Evaluation, and MPA Capstone.
An MPA degree or completed comprehensive exams in public administration.

Responsibilities

Contribute primarily to the MPA program, including serving as MPA Director.
Teach courses with a 3-3 teaching load.
Teach courses in undergraduate and other graduate political science programs as appropriate.
Meet service and research obligations, which comprise 40 percent of the workload.