Tenure-Track Professor: Comparative Politics & Teaching

University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in Political Science to begin in Fall 2027. We seek candidates whose primary focus is comparative politics with affiliated teaching in international relations or policy welcome, but not required.

A PhD in Political Science by appointment or shortly thereafter is required. Responsibilities include advising students, delivering engaging instruction, designing curriculum, mentoring research or

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in comparative politics.
• Ability to teach a range of classes, including quantitative methodology.
• Scholarly, research, or creative activity appropriate for tenure-track appointment.
• Commitment to experiential pedagogy and student-centered learning.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary academic environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise students on academic direction and career opportunities within the field of study.
• Deliver engaging and effective instruction in varied modalities and assess student performance.
• Develop and design curriculum reflecting contemporary pedagogy practices.
• Mentor students in individual research projects or internships.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff across the college to design teaching strategies that foster engagement.
• Provide extensive in-person engagement through office hours, advising, and college activities.
• Contribute to the intellectual life of the community and the profession.
• Develop and maintain an active research agenda contributing to the discipline and reputation of the program.
• Conduct scholarly research and/or professional work appropriate for tenure.

Skills

Comparative politics

Quantitative methods

Research in tenure-track

Experiential pedagogy

Collaborative work

Education

PhD in Political Science

Job description

The University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in Political Science to begin in Fall 2027. We seek candidates whose primary focus is comparative politics with affiliated teaching in international relations or policy welcome, but not required.

A PhD in Political Science by appointment or shortly thereafter is required. Responsibilities include advising students, delivering engaging instruction, designing curriculum, mentoring research or