Tenure-Track Political Science: Law & Pre-Law

Oklahoma State University; Stillwater (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma State University’s Department of Political Science invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Law and Politics beginning August 2027. The successful candidate will contribute to our programs and teaching goals.

The teaching load is 2-2 across introductory and upper-level courses, with graduate seminars offered in person or online, and affiliation with pre-law options and law and legal studies minor. A Ph.D. is required; J.D. and bar license encouraged.

Qualifications

• PhD in Political Science required; ABD acceptable with anticipated completion before Fall 2027.
• Evidence of high-quality research with a trajectory to national profile.
• Evidence of successful college/university-level teaching and mentorship.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and collaborate with students and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory and upper-level undergraduate courses; graduate seminars in person or online.
• Contribute to the Pre-Law option within the Political Science major and the Law and Legal Studies minor.
• Possibly teach Introduction to American Government; contribute to department programs.

Education

PhD in Political Science

ABD (will complete before Fall 2027)

Job description

Oklahoma State University’s Department of Political Science invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Law and Politics beginning August 2027. The successful candidate will contribute to our programs and teaching goals.

The teaching load is 2-2 across introductory and upper-level courses, with graduate seminars offered in person or online, and affiliation with pre-law options and law and legal studies minor. A Ph.D. is required; J.D. and bar license encouraged.