Assistant Professor, Political Science (Public Policy)
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 and teaching 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. We welcome applicants from any theoretical or methodological tradition.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Political Science, Public Policy, Public Affairs/Administration, or a related field in hand 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 research and teaching program.
- Conduct substantive research and teaching in areas such as energy, climate, environment, or related salient policy areas within 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 offers an annual or semester membership and family membership options.
- Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments.
- Several Diversity Committees and Affinity Groups focusing on campus-wide diversity initiatives.
- Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty.
- No state income tax!
- Grants-in-aid for Faculty Employees (reduced-rate tuition benefit for faculty and qualified dependents).
- Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
