Assistant Professor, Political Science (Public Policy)

University of Nevada Reno • Reno, NV

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Political Science within the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a full-time tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the subfield of Public Policy. An international or comparative public policy focus is welcome but not required. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a robust teaching and research program. Substantive research and teaching areas may include, but are not limited to, energy, climate, environment, or related salient policy areas within the field of public policy. The department welcomes applicants from any theoretical or methodological tradition.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Political Science, Public Policy, Public Affairs/Administration, or a related field by July 1, 2027.
• A developing or established research agenda in public policy.
• A research agenda with emphasis in energy, climate, environment or related salient policy areas.
• A record of, or potential for, publishing in top-tier journals and presses in relevant fields.
• Demonstrated excellence, or demonstrated potential for excellence, in teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in energy, climate, environment or related salient public policy areas.
• Demonstrated excellence, or demonstrated potential for excellence, in teaching graduate-level public policy courses (e.g. Seminar in Public Policy, Policy Analysis).
• Demonstrated excellence, or demonstrated potential for excellence, in teaching undergraduate-level policy classes (e.g. Introduction to American Public Policy, Policy Analysis).

Nice To Haves

• Evidence of or potential for strong external grant activity.
• A research agenda with emphasis in energy, climate, environment, health or related salient public policy area with an international or comparative focus.
• Evidence of successful teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop a robust teaching and research program.
• Conduct substantive research and teaching in areas such as energy, climate, environment, or related salient policy areas within the field of public policy.
• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in public policy.
• Teach graduate-level public policy courses (e.g., Seminar in Public Policy, Policy Analysis).
• Teach undergraduate-level policy classes (e.g., Introduction to American Public Policy, Policy Analysis).

Benefits

• Health insurance options including dental and vision
• Generous sick leave
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center membership options (annual or semester, and family)
• Mountain EAP counseling and advising services
• Reduced-rate tuition benefit for faculty (up to six credits per semester)
• Unlimited reduced-rate tuition for eligible dependents
• Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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