Assistant Professor - SPPAIS Public Law

University of Wyoming • Laramie, WY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Wyoming Department of Political Science welcomes applications for an Assistant Professor position in Law and Courts. The position is full-time, tenure-track, with benefits, on a two semester, nine month teaching schedule, and will work alongside existing faculty in the American politics and public law field. Qualified candidates will have the ability to teach the department's core constitutional law and American government curriculum, including Constitutional Law: Rights and Liberties, Constitutional Law: Institutional Powers, and Introduction to American & Wyoming Government. The successful candidate would also be able to teach additional courses within the American politics and public law curriculum as needed, with a preference for the ability to teach an American Government Senior Seminar, a Public Law Senior Seminar, Politics and the Judicial Process, Legal Philosophy, and/or Quantitative Methods. Their experience should include 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 the undergraduate and graduate level. Desired skills include experience as a skilled communicator with the ability to communicate orally, in writing, and digitally. The successful candidate will incorporate equitable classroom policies such as encouraging inclusion and representation of diverse viewpoints and utilizing multiple methods of content delivery including in-person, online, and hybrid modalities.

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, 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

• Standard teaching load is 2/3 with various opportunities for course releases.
• Primary teaching responsibilities include Constitutional Law: Rights and Liberties, Constitutional Law: Institutional Powers, Introduction to American Government, and other courses in the American politics and public law curriculum as needed
• Support and work with colleagues in the American politics and public law field to maintain and develop the curriculum as needed
• Work collaboratively 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 active scholarly research and professional development 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: Enjoy access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions, that include 4 deductible options to suit your needs
• Paid Time Off: Benefit from ample vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure.
• Tuition Waiver: Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers, supporting continuous education and professional growth.
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs: Stay healthy with 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