Assistant Professor of Political Science

Oklahoma-State-University; Stillwater (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Political Science starting August 2027. The successful candidate will pursue an active research program and mentor undergraduate and graduate students in a collaborative department.

Responsibilities include teaching a 2-2 load of introductory and upper-level courses, contributing to the Pre-Law option and the Law and Legal Studies minor, and offering graduate seminars in person or online; a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• PhD in Political Science; ABD acceptable if degree completed by Fall 2027.
• Evidence of high-quality research with a trajectory of building a national profile.
• Evidence of successful college or university-level teaching and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Teach a 2-2 load including introductory and upper-level courses; deliver graduate seminars.
• Contribute to the Pre-Law option within the Political Science major and the Law and Legal Studies minor.
• Teach introduction to American Government and advise students where appropriate.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Mentorship

Curriculum development

Education

PhD in Political Science

ABD acceptable

Job description

Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Dr. Peter Rudloff, [e-mail]

Work Schedule

TBD

Appointment Length

9 months or less

Hiring Range

Commensurate with education and experience

Priority Application Date

While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by October 15, 2026, to ensure full consideration.

About this Position

Assistant Professor of Political Science

The Department of Political Science at Oklahoma State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Law and Politics starting August 2027.

Responsibilities:

Teaching responsibilities will be on a 2-2 load and consist of introductory, upper-level undergraduate courses, as well as graduate seminars offered either in person or online. The successful candidate will teach courses contributing to our Pre-Law option within the Political Science major and the Law and Legal Studies minor. We are also highly interested in candidates able to teach introduction to American Government. A Ph.D. in Political Science is required at the time of appointment. Candidates with a J.D. degree and a license to practice law in the United States are particularly encouraged to apply.

About the Department of Political Science

The Department of Political Science is housed within the College of Arts and Sciences and offers B.S. and B.A. degrees, with degree options in campaigning, global politics, pre-law, and public policy. It also offers M.A. degrees in Politics and Policy Studies, as well as Peace, Conflict, and Security Studies.

About Oklahoma State University

Oklahoma State University is a Carnegie R1 research institution with a 130-year legacy as one of the nation’s model land-grant universities. Its beautiful Stillwater campus serves as the flagship of the OSU system, which enrolls more than 34,000 students. The College of Arts and Sciences offers exceptional strengths across the natural sciences, social sciences, and arts and humanities, complemented by institutional excellence in engineering, agriculture, and business. Together, these strengths support a collaborative intellectual environment and OSU’s longstanding commitment to research, teaching, and public engagement.

Home to approximately 50,000 residents, Stillwater offers the welcoming atmosphere and affordability of a college town within an hour’s drive of two major metropolitan areas, Tulsa and Oklahoma City. The city benefits from a vibrant, university-centered intellectual and cultural community, with lectures, performances, exhibitions, Cowboy athletics, and traditions such as OSU’s signature Homecoming and Walkaround traditions . The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts brings internationally renowned artists and ensembles, including the New York Philharmonic, to Stillwater, while the OSU Botanic Garden, Block 34 park and amphitheater, Main Street, locally owned restaurants and breweries, parks, trails, and abundant outdoor recreation contribute to the city’s quality of life. Stillwater Regional Airport’s new passenger terminal and multiple daily flights to Dallas–Fort Worth provide convenient connections to destinations across the world.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Political Science; candidates who are ABD will be expected to finish their degree requirements before the Fall 2027 semester.
• Evidence of high-quality research with a trajectory of building a national profile.
• Evidence of successful college or university-level teaching and mentorship.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively mentor and collaborate with students and colleagues.