Assistant Professor of Political Science

Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Please see Special Instructions for more details. Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. for reasons other than practical training (OPT or CPT). The university will not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Review of applications will begin December 3, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.

Applicants must apply online. Please include a letter of application, curricula vitae, unofficial graduate transcripts, evidence of teaching effectiveness (including sample syllabi, teaching evaluations, and a teaching philosophy statement), research statement, writing sample, and three letters of recommendation (provide a list of references and contact information). Please note that the references you provide on your application will receive a notification email requesting the recommendation letter. Position Details Position Details About the Institution Indiana State University is a Tier 2 national University with a Carnegie classification of doctoral/research.

Nationally ranked and accredited, we are in Terre Haute, IN and have been recognized by the Princeton Review and the Wall Street Journal among the best universities in the Midwest. Indiana State is one of the most diverse college campuses in Indiana and home to a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff representing nearly every U.S. state and 36 countries around the world. Our beautiful, active, pedestrian-friendly campus is located within walking distance of local shops, restaurants, and activities in Terre Haute’s historic downtown district. Situated near the Indiana-Illinois border, we are located 70 miles southwest of Indianapolis and within a few hours of major metropolitan centers in St.

Louis, Chicago, and Louisville. On campus, there are 160 student-run organizations, an expansive Student Recreation Center, a Performing Arts Series, and University Speakers Series, among other attractions. Indiana State Athletics, known as the “Fighting Sycamores,” fields 15 NCAA Division I athletic teams in the Missouri Valley Conference. Ranked nationally for social mobility, Indiana State University transforms the lives of our students through experiential learning, community engagement, and career readiness, serving as a dynamic educational partner for businesses and industries throughout the Midwest.

Our faculty provide instruction in small class sizes that provide opportunities for personalized instruction and feedback. Indiana State supports and recognizes faculty research and scholarship, providing an internal grants resource pool and other forms of support, and awarding faculty research honors each spring. Indiana State University is a place of belonging where students, faculty, and staff learn, thrive, and grow together. Indiana State University is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our employment application process.

Comments to Applicants Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. for reasons other than practical training ( OPT or CPT ). The university will not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Review of applications will begin December 3, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants must apply online.

Please include a letter of application, curricula vitae, unofficial graduate transcripts, evidence of teaching effectiveness (including sample syllabi, teaching evaluations, and a teaching philosophy statement), research statement, writing sample, and three letters of recommendation (provide a list of references and contact information). Please note that the references you provide on your application will receive a notification email requesting the recommendation letter. Job Title Assistant Professor of Political Science Department Political Science Work Schedule The normal teaching load for tenured and tenure-track faculty is 12 semester credit hours of course work per semester, with a three credit release per semester from this teaching load available for research and other professional activities. The successful candidate will serve as the University’s Pre-Law advisor, mentoring and advising students with career interests in the law as well as engage in other service activities.

Notice of Vacancy Number F26-00082 Desired Start Date 08/01/2027 Open Date 11/10/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled No Job Category Faculty - Tenure Track Job Type Faculty - Full Time Pay Grade 120 - Assistant Professor Salary Range Commensurate with experience Benefits Associated with this Position Life Insurance : The coverage amount is based on two and one-half times appointment salary rounded up to the next whole thousand with a maximum coverage of $100,000 and includes the same amount of Accidental Death and Dismemberment benefits. The University currently pays the entire cost of coverage. Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug Coverage : The cost of coverage is shared between employees and the University. Rates are determined by participation in Wellness Program and use of tobacco products.

Coverage is available on the first of the month following appointment date. TIAA Retirement Contributions : Contributions begin based upon the first day of employment at a contribution rate of ten (10) percent of base appointment salary paid in full by ISU . The contributions are vested immediately. There are 40 investment options from which to choose.

TIAA Auto Enroll : New employees are automatically enrolled in a tax deferred retirement program at hire: three (3) percent is deducted before taxes for the program to facilitate retirement planning. Employees may opt out of the program within 90 days. Long Term Disability Coverage : Employees are eligible after three (3) years of continuous, regular employment with the University. This policy guarantees approved disabled employees a 66 2/3 percent income protection (from all sources) after 180 days of continuous total disability.

Immediate participation is available for current members of a comparable group disability insurance program within 90 days prior to ISU employment and that would have provided income protection upon disability for at least five years. Fee Waiver Program : For the employee, spouse and dependent children: Staff may enroll in up to 18 hours of course work each academic year at a reduced rate. Spouses may enroll in 15 semester hours each academic year with 80% of qualified tuition waived. Dependent children of regular full-time staff who are full-time degree seeking undergraduate students at ISU may receive a fee waiver of 80% of qualified tuition for up to a total of ten (10) semesters.

Consult your department for any limitations or restrictions. Sick Leave : Accrues at a rate of 12 days per academic year with unlimited accumulation. Pay Options : Faculty on academic year appointments have the option of receiving their salary paid in 10 payments (September 1 through June 1) or 12 payments (September 1 through August 1) each year. Optional Benefits Voluntary Life Insurance : Additional amounts of life insurance may be purchased on employee, spouse and dependent children.

Voluntary Vision Plan : May enroll within the first 31 days of employment date. Job Summary/Basic Function The Department of Political Science at Indiana State University welcomes applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of assistant professor in the areas of Public Law to begin in August 2027. The department’s mission is tied to community engagement and experiential learning, and the successful candidate must demonstrate a willingness to promote those goals via teaching, research, and activities outside the classroom. Indiana State University is a comprehensive institution of higher learning with approximately 8,000 students.

The Department of Political Science offers undergraduate degrees in Political Science and Legal Studies. We also offer an online MPA program and are home to the University’s Nonprofit Leadership Program. The department typically has 2-3 graduate assistants available to assist with teaching or research tasks for faculty members. The successful candidate will teach courses related to Judicial Process, Constitutional Law, and Civil Rights and Civil Liberties.

Additional course assignments include a graduate-level seminar on Law and Administration and courses related to the candidate’s expertise. Additionally, the candidate will also contribute to the University’s Core Curriculum (general education). The normal teaching load for tenured and tenure-track faculty is 12 semester credit hours of course work per semester, with a three credit release per semester from this teaching load available for research and other professional activities. The successful candidate will serve as the University’s Pre-Law advisor, mentoring and advising students with career interests in the law as well as engage in other service activities.

Specific Responsibilities The successful candidate will teach courses related to Judicial Process, Constitutional Law, and Civil Rights and Civil Liberties. Additional course assignments include a graduate-level seminar on Law and Administration and courses related to the candidate’s expertise. Additionally, the candidate will also contribute to the University’s Core Curriculum (general education). Required Relevant Education & Experience A Ph.D. at the time of the appointment in Political Science, or a closely related field, is preferred.

We will also consider advanced ABDs who are able to demonstrate that they will complete the Ph.D. by August 2027. Required Field(s) of Study Preferred Relevant Education and Experience Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Preferred Certificates, Licenses and Registrations Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations Preferred Other Certificates, Licenses and Registrations Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Qualifications & Disclaimer To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information on this description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within the classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. NCAA Guidelines All employees and staff of ISU are bound by all NCAA , Missouri Valley Conference and institutional rules and regulations pertaining to intercollegiate athletics and must conduct themselves in accordance therewith.

For more complete information on the duties and obligations of ISU employees and staff in this regard, employees and staff should contact the Compliance Office in the ISU Athletic Department. No ISU employee (whether paid or a volunteer) shall knowingly influence others to furnish the NCAA or an ISU investigator/compliance officer false or misleading information concerning an individual’s involvement in or knowledge of matters relevant to a possible violation of an NCAA regulation. Failure to abide by this term of employment shall constitute unethical conduct as defined by the NCAA and may result in immediate suspension and/or termination of the employment relationship with ISU . Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter/ Letter of Application Curriculum Vitae References Doctoral Transcript Teaching P