Assistant Professor, Political Science

University System of New Hampshire; Durham (NH); On-site; USD 63,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Political Science and International Affairs at the University of New Hampshire invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor to pursue research in Legislative Studies and Public Policy in US politics and to provide course instruction at all levels. The position is based in Durham, NH.

We seek candidates whose scholarly and teaching interests center on American politics, especially the legislative process and public policy.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Political Science with subfield specialization in American Politics.
• Evidence of productive scholarship.
• Teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Academic research in US legislative studies and public policy with peer-reviewed publications.
• Instruction of undergraduate and graduate students in US politics, legislative studies and public policy.
• Service to the department, college, university and wider community.

Skills

Scholarly research

Teaching experience

Public policy analysis

Communication

Education

Ph.D. in Political Science (American Politics)

Job description

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The Department of Political Science and International Affairs seeks a tenure-track assistant professor to pursue research in Legislative Studies and Public Policy in US politics and provide course instruction on the same at all levels of the department curriculum. The assistant professor will be responsible for building a robust record of published research, delivering high-quality instruction to undergraduate and graduate students, and providing service within the University, as well as to the profession and the wider community.

We seek candidates whose scholarly and teaching interests center on American politics, especially the legislative process and the creation of public policy. Applicants may focus their research either on the U. S. Congress, and/or state legislatures. While subspeciality is open, the successful candidate will aid the department in offering courses on Congress, State and Local Government, and Public Policy, as well as the core introductory course in American politics. Additionally, the candidate will have the opportunity to develop advanced courses in their specific area of specialization. We are especially interested in applicants whose teaching or research can contribute complementary offerings to our department, such as: Media and Politics, Quantitative Data Analysis, Interest Groups and Political Parties, and Women and Politics. We are especially interested in candidates whose teaching and research will contribute to the department's commitment to inclusive excellence and is complimentary to existing expertise. The standard teaching load consists of four courses distributed across two semesters.

Duties/Responsibilities

Scholarship (40%)

• Academic research in US legislative studies, public policy and related topics, including publications in peer-reviewed outlets and presentations at academic conferences.

Teaching (35%)

• Instruction of students at various levels of the department and college curriculum, with an emphasis on US politics, legislative studies and public policy.

Service (25%)

• Service in various capacities to the department, the College of Liberal Arts, the University of New Hampshire, the academic profession, and to the community in large. Examples of service include participation on committees, representing the department in the University Senate, organizing an academic conference, and engaging in research presentations to the public.

Requirements

Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience

• Ph.D. in Political Science with a subfield specialization in American Politics.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• The strongest applications will have evidence of productive scholarship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience preferred.

Applications received by Saturday, October 17, 2026 will receive priority review.

Compensation Pay Range

$74,658

The rank of the selected candidate will depend upon the candidate's qualifications.

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire's lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Location

Durham

Salary Grade

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