Instructional Assistant Professor-Politics and Government
About The Position
The Department of Politics and Government at Illinois State University invites applications for a full-time, one-year, non-tenure track appointment as an Instructional Assistant Professor for Academic Year 2026-2027. Subject to funding and department need, the position may be renewed annually. Applicants for the position in the Department’s Political Science program should specialize in American Politics and be able to teach undergraduate research methods. The teaching load is 4 courses a semester (3 preparations). This position will be assigned one large section of introductory research methods each semester (with graduate teaching assistant support), counting toward 2 courses in the teaching load, and two other upper-level American politics courses to be determined by department curricular needs and faculty expertise. The Department of Politics and Government offers majors in Political Science and in Legal Studies, maintaining 15-20 tenure/non-tenure track faculty members annually while serving roughly 425 majors, 120 minors, and 18 master’s degree students. Classes are offered in American Government, Comparative Politics, International Relations, Political Theory, and Research Methodology. Legal Studies courses are geared to help students prepare for legal careers as attorneys and paralegals. Illinois State University, founded in 1857, enrolls approximately 21,000 students in six colleges. The university's strategic plan, Excellence by Design: 2024-2029, lists core values including Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship; Individualized Attention; Equity, Diversity, Access, and Belonging; Collaboration; Community and Civic Engagement; Respect; and Integrity. Illinois State University is located in the growing twin cities of Bloomington and Normal, IL, with a metro population of approximately 172,000. The community is home to other educational institutions and major employers, and is recognized for its outstanding school systems, high level of educational attainment, parks and recreation, health care, vibrant fine arts scene, job growth, economic opportunity, historic sites, and low crime rates.
Requirements
- ABD in Political Science
- Demonstrable oral proficiency in the English language as mandated by state law
Nice To Haves
- Prior teaching experience
- Ph.D in Political Science
Responsibilities
- Teach 4 courses a semester (3 preparations)
- Teach one large section of introductory research methods each semester (with graduate teaching assistant support)
- Teach two other upper-level American politics courses to be determined by department curricular needs and faculty expertise
Benefits
- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday / administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time
- Access to travel support for participation in professional conferences
- Modest amount for support of research
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
