Assistant Professor in American Public Law

Boston College; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 104,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Political Science at Boston College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in American public law, starting Aug 2027. We seek a scholar with deep knowledge of law and courts and a record of promising research.

The successful candidate will teach at least one undergraduate course on constitutional law and may teach courses in legal topics or American political thought at undergraduate or graduate levels. PhD expected by summer 2027.

Qualifications

• PhD in hand by Summer 2027.
• Evidence of research and teaching in American public law or related field.
• Ability to teach constitutional law at undergraduate level; willing to teach graduate courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach at least one undergraduate course on constitutional law.
• Conduct research and publish in related fields.
• Contribute to the department and university service.

Skills

Constitutional law

Teaching

Law & courts

Education

PhD in hand by Summer 2027

Job description

Boston College: Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences: Political Science

Description

The Boston College Political Science Department seeks to hire an assistant professor for a full‑time, tenure‑track position in American public law starting in late August 2027. We are looking for someone with a deep knowledge of law and courts who studies these topics within the broader political and institutional context. The person who fills this position will be expected to teach at least one undergraduate course on constitutional law, but will be free to teach other courses on legal topics or on American political thought at the undergraduate or graduate level. We expect candidates to have their PhD in hand no later than the summer of 2027.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, three confidential letters of recommendation, a writing sample, teaching evaluations, and graduate transcript via apply.interfolio.com/189250. Three confidential letters of recommendation should be uploaded to Interfolio by the individual letter writers. Applications must be received by October 1, 2026. We will not accept any applications by email nor by U.S.P.S.

The expected 9‑month base salary range (paid over 12 months) for this position is $104,000–$110,000. The actual pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, candidate qualifications and prior experience, scope of responsibilities, internal equity, and market considerations.

Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university that strives to integrate research excellence with a foundational commitment to formative liberal arts education. Boston College is an equal opportunity employer. In concert with our Jesuit, Catholic mission, Boston College is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans.