Assistant Teaching Professor in Political Science

Iowa State University•Ames, IA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Political Science at Iowa State University is seeking a term faculty member at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor. This role will focus on teaching within the Law, Justice, and Politics career path and will be responsible for preparing and mentoring pre-law students in the major. The initial appointment is for three years, beginning August 16, 2027, with an option for an earlier start date of January 1, 2027. Renewal of the appointment is contingent upon performance and departmental needs. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship, as immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Requirements

Master’s degree or equivalent in political science or closely related disciplines.
Minimum of three years of higher education teaching experience in Law, Justice, and Politics or close related disciplines.
Legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

PhD in political science or closely related field.
Demonstrated ability to teach classes in the Department’s Law, Justice and Politics track, including US Constitutional Law.
Demonstrated ability to prepare and mentor pre-law students for law school.
Demonstrated ability to teach across American politics and political theory subfields.
Evidence of teaching excellence.

Responsibilities

Teach in the Law, Justice, and Politics career path.
Prepare and mentor pre-law students in the major.
Teach classes in the Department’s Law, Justice and Politics track, including US Constitutional Law.
Prepare and mentor pre-law students for law school.
Teach across American politics and political theory subfields.