Maintain a productive research agenda with promise of
peer-reviewed publication.
Advise students within the department and provide service to
the department, college, university, and profession commensurate
with rank.
Faculty within the Department have diverse research interests,
value high quality teaching, and share a strong commitment to
promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.
The Department offers majors in Political Science, Political
Science with a concentration in Criminal Justice, and International
Studies as well as minors in International Studies, Political
Science, Pre-Law Studies, and Public Affairs. For more information
about Pacific's Political Science department, visit:
http://www.pacific.edu/Academics/Schools-and-Colleges/College-of-the-Pacific/Academics/Departments-and-Programs/political-science.html
* Note:
- This is an in-person role, and the successful candidate must be
willing to relocate within California, preferably within 25 miles
of the (Stockton) Pacific campus.
- This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and
inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and
employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that
demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways
socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality,
socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and
staff.
Minimum Qualifications:
- A Ph.D. in Political Science or a closely related field is
required by the time of appointment.
- Evidence of a productive research agenda with promise of
peer-reviewed publication is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- We welcome candidates whose work draws on empirical and
interpretive approaches to the study of law and courts.
- Substantive areas of specialization may include, but are not
limited to, judicial behavior and decision-making, constitutional
development, federalism and separation of powers, rights and civil
liberties, comparative judicial politics, criminal justice, or the
intersection of law and political institutions.
- Demonstrated effectiveness in undergraduate teaching is
strongly preferred.
- Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse
backgrounds and cultures.
- Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity,
and inclusion in a university setting.
- Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices
and knowledge in their work.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative but not
definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
Special Instructions:
Applicants should submit the following:
- A cover letter;
- Curriculum vitae;
- Research statement;
- Teaching philosophy;
- Course syllabi and course evaluations (if available);
- A writing sample (dissertation chapter, conference paper, or
published work); and
- Contact information for at least three references or three (3)
letters of recommendation under separate cover.
Applications should be submitted through direct link to
Pacific's hiring portal.
The review of applications will begin on September 14,
2026, and will continue until the position is
filled.
To apply, visit https://pacific.peopleadmin.com/postings/32327
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