Assistant Professor - Public Law

The University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Government at The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Public Law. The search is open to candidates whose research substantially engages with law and legal institutions, including scholars who also work in American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, Political Theory, or Political Methodology.

The position includes undergraduate and graduate teaching, research, and service to the Department, the College of Liberal Arts, and the University. Teaching includes courses in the Core Curriculum, particularly “Principles of American Politics” and/or “World Politics and Culture.” The department has nearly 60 faculty, covers almost every facet of political science, and is described as a collegial intellectual community with varied theoretical and methodological approaches. It serves a plural and gifted student population in Austin, at Texas’ flagship public university.

Requirements

• Research must substantially engage with law and legal institutions.
• Must have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. by the time of appointment, or expect to obtain the Ph.D. within a year of joining the faculty as Instructor.

Nice To Haves

• A strong record of research.
• A trajectory that shows or promises teaching excellence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Teach in the Core Curriculum, particularly “Principles of American Politics” and/or “World Politics and Culture.”
• Provide service to the Department, the College of Liberal Arts, and the University.

What This Job Offers

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