Assistant Professor - Political Science

Niagara University; Town of Lewiston (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Niagara University seeks a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Political Science with expertise in Law/Judicial Politics to begin Fall 2027. The department offers a major and minor in Political Science, and supports a Pre-Law Advisement Program including accelerated 3+3 pathways with law schools.

The successful candidate will teach the undergraduate law sequence and advanced courses like Constitutional Law and Civil Rights/Civil Liberties, develop new courses, advise students, and

Qualifications

• Evidence of the potential to develop an active research agenda.
• Excellent record of teaching and mentorship/advising.
• Ph.D. and J.D. preferred; either degree will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses including the law introduction.
• Teach advanced undergraduate courses such as Constitutional Law and Civil Rights/Civil Liberties.
• Develop new course offerings and advise students.
• Maintain an active research agenda.

Skills

Teaching

Research agenda

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