Assistant Professor of Public Policy - Department of Political Science
About The Position
The Department of Political Science at West Virginia University seeks to hire a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Public Policy. The preferred start date is August 14, 2026. We welcome applications that can contribute broadly to the public policy curriculum. The Department of Political Science offers a full range of academic programs (B.A., M.A., and Ph.D.) and has 14 full-time faculty, 36 graduate students, and about 400 undergraduates, a majority of whom are in the Pre-Law Area of Emphasis. The department faculty are active in research on American and state politics, class politics, comparative elections, computational methods, conflict analysis, congressional politics, International Relations, political and economic inequality, public opinion, public policy, racial and ethnic politics, religion and politics, representation, and state courts. The department’s methodologically rigorous doctoral program offers fields in American politics, comparative politics, international politics, and public policy. Additionally, the department houses the International Studies Program, which is an interdisciplinary undergraduate major focusing on national security, diplomacy, and development.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Political Science, or a closely related field. We will consider ABD candidates, but the Ph.D. must be conferred by the start date.
- Potential to develop an active research agenda that will secure external funding
- Appropriate methodological skills
- Evidence of and commitment to establishing an excellent record of teaching and mentorship/advising
- Excellent communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Maintain an active research agenda that advances the Department’s program in the area of public policy
- Teach classes that complement the Department’s current offerings at both the graduate and undergraduate levels
- Develop new course offerings
- Advise students
- Regularly publish in high-quality peer-reviewed journals
- Serve the community, university, and profession.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
