Assistant Professor of Political Science & Pre-Law Director

ROCKHURST UNIVERSITY • Kansas City, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Rockhurst University and the College of Arts and Sciences seek a tenure-track faculty member in Political Science to begin January 2027. The role involves championing a new major in Politics, Law, and Ethics, supporting and guiding Rockhurst’s pre-law students, building existing and developing new 3+3 agreements with law schools, and guiding a growing pre-law program. The faculty member will teach undergraduate courses, including introductory political science and specialization courses. Scholarship and service to the University, College, and Department are also expected. Founded in 1910 by the Jesuits, Rockhurst is a comprehensive university offering diverse programs. The College of Arts and Sciences emphasizes liberal arts education with a focus on active learning, critical thinking, and values.

Requirements

• A doctorate is required for tenure-track status.
• A research and teaching focus in a field of political science or closely related discipline is required.
• Evidence of scholarly and creative ability.
• Evidence of commitment to scholarly work, service and teaching.
• Ability to work independently as well as a part of a team professionally and confidentially.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Ph.D. in Political Science or a J.D. and experience teaching US government.

Nice To Haves

• The ability to teach statistics for the behavioral sciences is considered an asset.
• 1-2 years prior teaching experience in higher education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach pertinent course subject matter using lectures, demonstrations, class discussions, and other appropriate modes of educational delivery.
• Prepare course outline and syllabus, develop course and lesson plans, and engage in the selection of textbook and other teaching aids necessary to the instruction of courses.
• Conduct course instruction for one or more courses in the curriculum at the higher education level utilizing diverse teaching strategies, to include posting and grading on Rockhurst learning management system software.
• Produce peer-reviewed scholarship in their disciplinary field.
• Serve as an academic advisor to students, and foster students’ personal and professional development.
• Supervise independent study and individualized instruction as planned and approved with the collaboration of the Academic Dean.
• Create new and revise existing curriculum.
• Attend and participate in all college meetings, departmental meetings, committee meetings, graduations and other such gatherings as required of faculty members.
• Provide service to the program, college, university and/or other constituents commensurate of one’s rank, through committee involvement and/or leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree