Assistant Professor - SPPAIS Public Law

University of Wyoming • Laramie, NY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Wyoming Department of Political Science is seeking an Assistant Professor in Law and Courts. This is a full-time, tenure-track position with benefits, operating on a nine-month teaching schedule over two semesters. The successful candidate will collaborate with existing faculty in the American politics and public law field. They will be responsible for teaching the department's core curriculum in constitutional law and American government, including Constitutional Law: Rights and Liberties, Constitutional Law: Institutional Powers, and Introduction to American & Wyoming Government. Additionally, the candidate should be prepared to teach other courses within the American politics and public law curriculum as needed, with a preference for expertise in teaching an American Government Senior Seminar, a Public Law Senior Seminar, Politics and the Judicial Process, Legal Philosophy, and/or Quantitative Methods. The role requires an active and developing research agenda in law and courts, familiarity with judicial politics scholarship and methodologies, and a commitment to effective teaching and mentorship at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Strong communication skills (oral, written, and digital) are essential. The candidate will also be expected to implement equitable classroom policies, promote inclusion and diverse viewpoints, and utilize various teaching modalities (in-person, online, hybrid).

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Political Science or a J.D., or a Ph.D. in a related field, with degree in hand at the time of appointment.
• Research specialization in Law and Courts.
• Ability to teach constitutional law and American government courses.
• Ability to work with others in a collegial team atmosphere and coordinate teaching with other faculty across the American politics and public law curriculum.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to teach additional courses in the American politics and public law curriculum, including but not limited to: American Government Senior Seminar, Public Law Senior Seminar, Politics and the Judicial Process, Legal Philosophy, Quantitative Methods, and other courses within the candidate's areas of specialty and interest.
• Ongoing engagement in scholarly and/or professional activities.
• Demonstrated ability to advise, mentor, and support students from all backgrounds in the classroom and department.

Responsibilities

• Teach Constitutional Law: Rights and Liberties, Constitutional Law: Institutional Powers, Introduction to American Government, and other courses in the American politics and public law curriculum.
• Support and work with colleagues in the American politics and public law field to maintain and develop the curriculum.
• Collaborate with other Political Science faculty to maintain communication with partners across the University of Wyoming and, where relevant, with the legal and judicial community throughout the State of Wyoming.
• Maintain an active scholarly research and professional development agenda at a national level.
• Advise and mentor Political Science students.
• Provide service to the department, college, university, and state.

Benefits

• Generous Retirement Contributions: The State contributes over 15% of your gross salary. With your mandatory employee contribution, the total contribution toward your retirement plan exceeds 19%.
• Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage: Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions, including 4 deductible options.
• Paid Time Off: Ample vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure.
• Tuition Waiver: Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers.
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs: Wellness initiatives, counseling services, and mental health resources.

What This Job Offers

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