"Regular Faculty - Political Science"

Job Description

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.

College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences
Department of Politics and Philosophy

Teaching & Advising: 60%
Scholarship & Creative Activity: 30%
Outreach & Extension: 5%
University Service & Leadership: 5%

Required Qualifications:

• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Special Instructions to Applicants: Applications must include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, 2-3 page statement describing current and future research projects, 2-3 page pedagogy statement, writing sample, and list of 3 references with contact information.