Instructional Assistant Professor-Politics and Government

Job Summary

The Department of Politics and Government invites applications for a full-time, one-year, non-tenure track appointment as an Instructional Assistant Professor for Academic Year . 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. ABD in Political Science is required;

applicants with PhD in hand at the time of the appointment are preferred.

Teaching Load:
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.

Salary range is expected to be $50,000 - $60,000, depending on credential and experience. The successful candidate will also have access to travel support for participation in professional conferences and a modest amount for support of research.

University Benefit Highlights:

* 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

Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Additional Information

The Department of Politics and Government offers majors in Political Science and in Legal Studies. We maintain 15-20 tenure/non-tenure track faculty members annually while serving roughly 425 majors, 120 minors, and 18 master's degree students. We offer classes in the following areas:
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:
Illinois State University, Illinois State.edu, was founded in 1857 as Illinois' first public university. We enroll approximately 21,000 students in six colleges. Our new strategic plan, Excellence by Design: , lists our seven core values:
Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship;
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Collaboration;
Community and Civic Engagement;
Respect; and Integrity. By acting on these values, we create a learning environment that results in our university being the first-choice public university in Illinois for high-achieving, motivated students who seek an individualized educational experience combined with the resources of a large university. Learn more about Illinois State's Metrics of Excellence /Pointsof Pride.

Bloomington-Normal:
Illinois State University is located in the growing twin cities of Bloomington and Normal, with a metro population of approximately 172,000. The community is also home to Illinois Wesleyan University, Heartland Community College, St. Joseph Medical Center, Carle Bro Menn Medical Center, COUNTRY Financial, State Farm Insurance's International Headquarters, Central Illinois Regional Airport, and electric truck manufacturer Rivian Motors. The community has distinguished itself for its outstanding school systems, and its citizens' high level of educational attainment, as well as its parks and recreation, health care, vibrant fine arts scene, job growth, economic opportunity, historic sites, and low crime rates.

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Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$50,000-$60,000 for a full time 9 month contract

Required Qualifications

1. ABD in Political Science

2. State law mandates demonstrable oral proficiency in the English language as a requirement for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Prior teaching experience

2. Ph.D in Political Science.

Work Hours

Varies

Proposed Starting Date

August 16, 2026

Required Applicant Documents

Letter of interest

Current CV

Evidence of teaching experience or potential (e.g. syllabi, course materials, teaching evaluations)

Name and contact information of three references (phone and email)

Please Note:

These documents are…