Regular Faculty - Political Science

Position Summary

The Department of Politics and Philosophy in the College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Idaho invites applications for a full‑time, tenure‑track Assistant Professor in American Politics with a focus on Public Law, Constitutional Law, or Judicial Politics. Appointment will begin August 2026. The department is particularly interested in recruiting candidates with a Juris Doctor degree (J.D.) and those with experience coaching or advising a mock trial team.

Candidates are expected to show a strong potential for excellence in research and teaching, and should have a Ph.D. in hand by the date of appointment, but ABDs close to completion may also be considered.

Position Responsibilities

• Ph.D. in Political Science
• Research expertise in Public Law, Constitutional Law, or Judicial Politics
• Teaching experience in Constitutional Law
• Teaching experience in Civil Liberties
• Teaching experience in Local Government Law

• Juris Doctor (J.D.)
• Experience coaching or advising a mock trial team
• Strong potential for excellence in research
• Strong potential for excellence in teaching

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• Posting Date: 08/11/2025
• Closing Date:
  Open Until Filled Yes
• Applications must be received by September 29, 2025 for priority review. Applicant materials must include all of the following:
• a letter of application
• curriculum vitae
• 2‑3 page statement describing current and future research projects (upload as Statement of Research)
• 2‑3 page pedagogy statement (upload as Statement of Teaching)
• writing sample (upload as Other Document
  1)
• list of 3 references and their contact information
• Candidates approved for first interview will be asked to arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be sent to politics-and-philosophy with a subject heading that includes the applicant’s name and the phrase ‘American Politics Search’.
• Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• List of References
• Statement of Teaching
• Statement of Research
• Other Document 1

None specified.

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  (Open Ended Question)

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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