The Department of Political Science at West Virginia University seeks to hire a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor with a specialization in judicial politics, law and courts, and/or public law. The preferred start date is August 13, 2027. We welcome applications that can contribute broadly to the judicial politics curriculum.
Professional Qualifications:
The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in Political Science, Government, or Public Policy. We will consider ABD candidates, but the Ph.D. must be conferred by the start date. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate evidence of the following: potential to develop an active research agenda that will secure external funding; appropriate methodological skills; evidence of and commitment to establishing an excellent record of teaching and mentorship; and excellent communication skills.
To apply, please visit https://careers.wvu.edu/career-opportunities and upload the following:
1. Cover letter.
2. Curriculum vitae.
3. Research statement: Describes past scholarly contributions, current work, and future research directions.
4. Teaching statement: Describes teaching, learning, and mentoring philosophy, as well as teaching evaluations and courses that the candidate would want to teach or develop.
5. Samples of written work.
6. Complete contact information for three professional references. Letters of recommendation from professional references will only be requested from finalists.
For more information, please visit our website https://politicalscience.wvu.edu. Questions regarding this position may be directed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Matthew Jacobsmeier (matthew.jacobsmeier@mail.wvu.edu). Review of applications will begin on November 6, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
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West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.