Assistant Professor of Political Science (Law and/or Public Policy)

The Beach•Long Beach, CA

10d•$74,652 - $158,688

About The Position

The Department of Political Science at California State University, Long Beach is seeking applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Law and/or Public Policy. The position is open regarding subfield, and all methodological and theoretical approaches are welcome. This is a general hire recruitment (not part of a cluster hire effort).

Requirements

Ph.D. in Political Science or appropriate closely related discipline.
Degree at time of application or official notification of completion of the doctoral degree by August 1, 2026.
Record of, or demonstrated potential for, effective teaching
Record of, or demonstrated potential for, successful research and publication
Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population, including low socioeconomic and first-generation students

Nice To Haves

Evidence of academic training and expertise in one of the following specializations: Public Law, Judicial Politics, or Public Policy
Evidence of scholarly activities grounded in law, public policy, or broader questions within the intersection of law and policy, such as environmental law and policy, immigration law and policy, international law and policy, health law and policy, law and economic policy, civil rights law and policy, social welfare law and policy, education law and policy, labor and employment law and policy, administrative law and policy, election law and voting rights policy, and intersectional approaches to law and social inequality, including the ways race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, class, disability, nationality, and other identities interact within legal and policy frameworks
Evidence of ability to effectively teach current and future University course offerings in legal studies and public policy broadly, at the undergraduate and graduate levels, such as Constitutional Law, Environmental Law, Queer Law, International Law, Law and Social Change, Jurisprudence, Public Policy, Fundamentals of Public Administration, and Public Values and Public Policy
Evidence of the ability to develop new course offerings in political science related to law and public policy
Evidence of support for and/or experience related to the University’s strong commitment to the academic success of its diverse student body
Evidence of ability to engage in research leading to conference participation and publication.
Evidence of interest in and/or experience with department, college, university and community service
Experience of successfully working with populations demographically and/or socioeconomically similar to the CSULB student body
Experience mentoring or supporting students with minoritized identities or experience using inclusive and culturally relevant teaching strategies in a diverse classroom

Responsibilities

Teach courses in Law and Public Policy at the undergraduate and graduate levels (Mode of instruction may include in-person, hybrid, online, and/or any combination thereof.)
Develop courses in Law and Public Policy at undergraduate and graduate levels
Advise and mentor students, including the supervision of Master’s students taking comprehensive exams and writing theses
Engage in research leading to conference participation and peer-reviewed publications
Participate in faculty shared governance
Participate in service to the school, college, university, and profession/community.
CSULB seeks to recruit faculty who enthusiastically support the University’s strong commitment to the academic success of all of our students, including students with disabilities, students who are first generation to college, veterans, students with diverse socio-economic backgrounds, and students of diverse sexual orientations and gender expressions.
CSULB seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the People of California, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students a rich variety of expertise, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.