Assistant Professor of Political Science

Arkansas State University; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas State University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in political science, starting Fall 2027 at ASU-Jonesboro. The search is open to subfield/focus, with emphasis on a publishable research program and contributions to MA in Political Science and NASPAA-accredited MPA.

Candidate should be prepared to teach across multiple areas, including institutions, state/local government, international relations, and research methods, with workload aligned to research

Qualifications

• PhD in political science or a cognate field; ABD considered, doctorate must be completed by start date.
• Active, publishable research agenda and ability to teach across multiple political science areas.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction consistent with research expectations for a tenure-track position.
• Develop and maintain an active research program and contribute to graduate programs.
• Engage in service, professional development, and shared governance activities.
• Teach across fields including political institutions, state/local government, IR, and methods.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Education

PhD in Political Science

Job description

Employment Status

Full time (29-40 Hrs)

Type of Employment

Faculty

# of Openings

1

Location

ASU-Jonesboro

Proposed Salary Range

Commensurate with Experience

Closing

10/19/26

All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. This employer participates in E-Verify.

Position Summary

The Department of Government, Law & Policy at Arkansas State University, a Carnegie-classified R2 research university, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the level of assistant professor, beginning in Fall 2027. The search is open with respect to subfield and substantive focus within political science. We seek a colleague with an active, publishable research agenda who will contribute to the department's growing research profile and its graduate programs (an MA in Political Science and a NASPAA-accredited MPA). Because our curricular needs span the discipline, we are especially interested in candidates prepared to teach across more than one area, including political institutions, state and local government, international relations, and research methods. The teaching load is consistent with the department's research expectations.

Duties & Responsibilities

• The teaching load is consistent with those at research-oriented institutions and with the department's expectations for research productivity.
• Faculty workload includes research, service, and professional development in the best interest of the students and community at large.
• Faculty members deliver instruction, carry out research, perform service for their respective professions and community, and participate in the management of the University through shared governance. Each member of the faculty has the duty to deliver instruction and maintain a learning environment consistent with the highest standards of the profession. The faculty has a responsibility to set degree requirements, assess when they are met, and establish and maintain curricula that meet professional standards and fulfill the educational goals of the University.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required or applicable to the position responsibilities and area of specialization, including special abilities.

General Days/Hours

• Monday - Friday
• 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Additional hours as requested and/or needed
• Regular and reliable attendance

Other

Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date

All items listed below are requirements must be submitted in order for your file to be considered complete:

• (1) A statement of purpose indicating research and teaching interests
• (2) Curriculum Vitae
• (3) a writing sample (e.g., recent peer-reviewed article, book chapter, or dissertation chapter)
• (4) three letters of recommendation

Arkansas State University is a comprehensive public research university located approximately 70 miles northwest of Memphis, TN. The department offers a well-rounded curriculum to its more than 100 majors. The department also offers two graduate programs-an MA in Political Science and a NASPAA-accredited MPA program. The latter includes an enrollment of more than 150 students

Questions can be directed to [e-mail]

Minimum Qualifications

PhD in political science or a cognate field. ABD candidates will be considered, but the doctorate must be completed by the start date of the appointment.

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