Law & Courts Political Science Professor (Tenure-Track)

University of Kentucky; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky invites applications for a tenure-eligible Assistant or Associate Professor position in Political Science, focusing on law, courts, and democracy. Start date August 1, 2027, nine-month appointment with 45% teaching, 45% research, 10% service.

PhD in Political Science required, and the candidate will teach in the Law and Justice major and political science courses. Open until filled with an expectation of strong research potential, extramural funding, and effective

Qualifications

• PhD in Political Science required.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the Law and Justice major and political science courses in law and courts.
• Conduct high-quality research in law, courts, and democracy.
• Contribute to undergraduate and graduate instruction and program development.

Education

PhD in Political Science

Job description

The University of Kentucky invites applications for a tenure-eligible Assistant or Associate Professor position in Political Science, focusing on law, courts, and democracy. Start date August 1, 2027, nine-month appointment with 45% teaching, 45% research, 10% service.

PhD in Political Science required, and the candidate will teach in the Law and Justice major and political science courses. Open until filled with an expectation of strong research potential, extramural funding, and effective