Assistant/Associate Professor, Political Science (3450)

Idaho State University•Pocatello, ID

3d•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 an on-campus role in Pocatello, Idaho, and is not eligible for remote work or new visa sponsorship. The anticipated start is August 2027. The successful candidate will contribute primarily to the growing Master of Public Administration (MPA) program, including serving as MPA Director, and may teach in the undergraduate and other graduate political science programs, including MA and DA programs. The position carries a 3-3 teaching load, with service and research obligations comprising 40 percent of the workload. Idaho State University is a Carnegie-classified doctoral research and teaching institution established in 1901. It serves more than 12,000 students across Pocatello, Meridian, Twin Falls, and Idaho Falls. The position is a nine-month-per-year faculty appointment. Salary is $66,000–$75,000 annually, commensurate with education and experience. Employment offers are conditional on successful completion of a background investigation.

Requirements

Earned doctorate (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 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 completion of comprehensive exams in public administration.

Responsibilities

Contribute primarily to the growing MPA program.
Serve as MPA Director.
Teach courses in the MPA program and, as opportunities arise, undergraduate and other graduate political science programs.
Carry a 3-3 teaching load.
Fulfill service and research obligations, which comprise 40 percent of the workload.