Assistant Professor - Political Science
About The Position
The Department of Political Science seeks a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor with expertise in Law/Judicial Politics, beginning in Fall 2027. The department has four full-time faculty and offers a major and minor in Political Science, foundational courses for minors in Law and Jurisprudence, and a Pre-Law Advisement Program that includes an accelerated 3+3 Bachelor's to J.D. program with the University at Buffalo Law School, St. John's University School of Law, and DePaul University School of Law. The successful candidate will maintain an active research agenda advancing the department's program in judicial politics. They will teach courses that complement current offerings, develop new courses, and advise students. Teaching responsibilities include the undergraduate introductory course on law, advanced undergraduate courses such as Constitutional Law and Civil Rights/Civil Liberties, and an advanced undergraduate course in the candidate's area or areas of expertise. The teaching load is three courses per semester. The candidate will also contribute to the Pre-Law Advisement Program and serve the department, college, university, and profession.
Requirements
- Provide evidence of the potential to develop an active research agenda.
- Provide evidence of and demonstrate a commitment to establishing an excellent record of teaching and mentorship/advising.
- Ability to effectively teach the department's undergraduate introductory course on law and relevant advanced undergraduate courses.
Nice To Haves
- Preference will be given to candidates who hold both a Ph.D. and J.D.; candidates with either degree will receive full consideration.
Responsibilities
- Maintain an active research agenda that advances the department's program in judicial politics.
- Teach courses that complement the department's current offerings and develop new course offerings.
- Teach the undergraduate introductory course on law, advanced undergraduate courses such as Constitutional Law and Civil Rights/Civil Liberties, and an advanced undergraduate course in the candidate's area or areas of expertise.
- Advise and mentor students.
- Teach three courses per semester.
- Participate actively in the Pre-Law Advisement Program.
- Provide service to the department, college, university, and profession.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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