Assistant Professor - Political Science

Niagara University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Niagara University seeks an Assistant Professor of Political Science for a full-time, tenure-track position in Fall 2027 with emphasis in Law/Judicial Politics.

The successful candidate will teach introductory law, Constitutional Law, and Civil Rights/Civil Liberties, maintain an active research agenda, advise students, and participate in the Pre-Law Advisement program. The teaching load is three courses per semester.

Qualifications

• Evidence of ability to develop an active research agenda.
• Commitment to establishing an excellent record of teaching and mentorship/advising.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate introductory course on the law and advanced courses such as Constitutional Law and Civil Rights/Civil Liberties.
• Advise students and develop new course offerings to complement department offerings.
• Play an active role in the Pre-Law Advisement program as part of service to department, college, university and profession.

Skills

Research agenda development

Teaching and mentorship

Education

Ph.D.

J.D.

Job description

Assistant Professor of Political Science

The Department of Political Science is seeking applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor with expertise in the Law/Judicial Politics to begin in Fall 2027.

The Department of Political Science consists of four full-time faculty who actively research and teach courses in American Politics, Law and Judicial Politics, Comparative Politics, and International Relations. In addition to offering a major and minor in Political Science, the department provides the foundational courses for minors in Law and Jurisprudence and houses the Pre-Law Advisement Program which includes an accelerated 3+3 Bachelor's to J.D. program with the University at Buffalo Law School, St. John's University School of Law and DePaul University School of Law.

The person hired in this position will maintain an active research agenda that advances the Department's program in the area of judicial politics. The successful candidate will be expected to teach classes that complement the Department's current offerings, develop new course offerings, and advise students. They must have the ability to effectively teach the department's undergraduate introductory course on the law, advanced undergraduate courses such as Constitutional Law and Civil Rights/Civil Liberties. as well as an advanced undergraduate class in their area(s) of expertise. The teaching load is three courses per semester. Finally, the person hired will also be expected to play an active role in the Pre-Law Advisement program as part of their service to the department, college, university and profession.

Required Qualifications

• The candidate must provide evidence of the potential to develop an active research agenda, as well as evidence of and commitment to establishing an excellent record of teaching and mentorship/advising.
• Preference will be given to candidates who hold both a Ph.D. and J.D., although those with either degree will be given full consideration

Salary: $65000 - $70000 per year