Assistant Teaching Professor In Political Science

Iowa State University; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Iowa State University is seeking an Assistant Teaching Professor in Political Science to teach and mentor pre-law students. This is a part-time, term faculty position for three years, focusing on courses in American politics and political theory, including U.S. Constitutional Law.

The role requires a Master's degree in political science or a related discipline, and a minimum of three years of teaching experience. The position emphasizes teaching excellence and student mentorship, beginning August 2027.

Qualifications

• Must have a Master’s degree or equivalent in political science or closely related discipline.
• Minimum of three years of higher-education teaching experience required.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Teach six courses per academic year, distributed as three courses each fall and spring.
• Prepare and mentor pre-law students for law school admissions.
• Teach across American politics and political theory subfields.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Mentoring pre-law students

Knowledge in U.S. Constitutional Law

Education

Master’s degree in political science or related discipline

PhD in political science or related field

Job description

Position Title

Assistant Teaching Professor in Political Science

Overview

The Department of Political Science at Iowa State University is seeking a term faculty member at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor to teach in the Law, Justice, and Politics career path and mentor pre‑law students. Initial appointment is three years, starting August162027 (potential earlier start January12027). Recruitment continues until the position is filled.

Responsibilities

• Teach six courses per academic year (75% FTE), distributed as three courses each fall and spring.
• Prepare and mentor pre‑law students for law school admissions.
• Teach across American politics and political theory subfields, with a focus on U.S. Constitutional Law.
• Exhibit evidence of teaching excellence.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or equivalent in political science or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum of three years of higher‑education teaching experience in Law, Justice, and Politics or closely related disciplines.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in political science or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated ability to teach courses in the Law, Justice and Politics track, including U.S. Constitutional Law.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and mentor pre‑law students for law school.
• Teaching experience across American politics and political theory subfields.

Department and Program

The Department of Political Science has 19 tenure‑track and term faculty, an MA program serving over 20 students, and an undergraduate major with over 200 majors. Department website: https://pols.iastate.edu

Employment Details

Appointment type: Faculty (part‑time); term length: three years (June12027–May152030). Work period: Nine months per year.

Equal Opportunity

Iowa State University is an equal opportunity employer. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran.