NewOpen Rank Professor of Political Science - International Relations Indiana UniversityOpen Rank Professor of Political Science - International RelationsBloomington, INIn addition to maintaining an ongoing research program, this faculty member would be expected to teach courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and to participate actively in departmental activities. The Department of Political Science at Indiana University Bloomington invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Open Rank Professor position in International Relations, beginning August 1, 2027.
Adjunct Faculty - Political Science (pooled position) The CitadelAdjunct Faculty - Political Science (pooled position)Charleston, South CarolinaBeing available to students for individual consultation; submitting midterm grades for Corps students; recording class absences for Corps students and submitting final grades by the specified due date. or an M.A. in political science is required to teach undergraduate Political Science courses and Doctorate Degree in Political Science or Law is required to teach graduate Political Science courses.
Horwitz Professor - Department of Political Science University of Massachusetts AmherstHorwitz Professor - Department of Political ScienceAmherst, MA$107,065–$213,109 / yearThe areas of specialization in comparative politics or related fields are open, but we are particularly interested in innovative scholars in areas that include contentious politics, gender and sexualities, race and ethnicity, indigeneity and colonialism, political economy and development, environmental politics, violence, democracy, and authoritarianism. The selected candidate will also have the opportunity to affiliate with the Center for Latin, American, Caribbean, and Latino Studies (CLACLS), which promotes research, training, and public engagement on the histories, cultures, and politics of Latin American and Caribbean peoples across the Americas and throughout the world.
Assistant Professor Of Political Science Trinity UniversityAssistant Professor Of Political ScienceSan Antonio, TXTrinity University's political science department is composed of nine full-time faculty members, teaching a range of courses across the core subfields of American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, and Political Theory, as well as Public Law and Research Methods. Trinity offers high-quality science, liberal arts, and pre-professional programs as represented by the four schools (STEM, Arts & Humanities, Social Science and Civic Engagement, and Business) to approximately 2,500 undergraduate students from the U.S. and more than 45 countries.
Assistant Professor of Political Science - Law & Society (27/28) CSU CareersAssistant Professor of Political Science - Law & Society (27/28)San Luis, CaliforniaThe Department of Political Science in the College of Liberal Arts at California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly), San Luis Obispo, California, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor with a specialization in law and society or law and politics, to begin approximately August 12, 2027. Although Cal Poly is primarily a teaching university, our faculty are expected to balance teaching with an active program of research/professional development (including publication), student supervision and advising, and participation in service activities at the department and college/university level.
Assistant Professor of Political Science Trinity UniversityAssistant Professor of Political ScienceSan Antonio, TXTrinity University's political science department is composed of nine full-time faculty members, teaching a range of courses across the core subfields of American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, and Political Theory, as well as Public Law and Research Methods. Trinity offers high-quality science, liberal arts, and pre-professional programs as represented by the four schools (STEM, Arts & Humanities, Social Science and Civic Engagement, and Business) to approximately 2,500 undergraduate students from the U.S. and more than 45 countries.
Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Political Science (AY 26/27) California Polytechnic State UniversityPart-Time Lecturer Pool - Political Science (AY 26/27)San Luis Obispo, CA$5,507–$6,677Position Location Open Date Close Date Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Political Science (AY 26/27) Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus April 09, 2026 March 31, 2027 This a pool of part-time lecturers for the Political Science Department to draw on as necessary. In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU related work outside of California.
NewVisiting Instructor Political Science Weber State UniversityVisiting Instructor Political ScienceOgden, UTThe anticipated Fall 2027 teaching schedule includes two sections of POLS 1010: Politics, Power, and the State, (our Introduction to Political Science course), POLS 3140: Foreign Policy of the United States, and POLS 3210: Politics in the European Union. Possible upper-division offerings may include POLS 4200: Dictatorships, POLS 3290: Democratization, Violence, and Political Transitions, POLS 3200: Middle East and North Africa, or a special-topics course in the candidate's area of expertise.
Assistant Professor of Political Science - Law & Society (27/28) California State UniversityAssistant Professor of Political Science - Law & Society (27/28)San Luis Obispo, CA$90,276–$98,244 / yearThe Department of Political Science in the College of Liberal Arts at California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly), San Luis Obispo, California, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor with a specialization in law and society or law and politics, to begin approximately August 12, 2027. Although Cal Poly is primarily a teaching university, our faculty are expected to balance teaching with an active program of research/professional development (including publication), student supervision and advising, and participation in service activities at the department and college/university level.
Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Political Science (AY 26/27) Cal PolyPart-Time Lecturer Pool - Political Science (AY 26/27)San Luis, CaliforniaIn accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU related work outside of California. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to Cal Poly or individuals in the university community.
American Politics, Senior Rank Faculty Position in Political Science Stanford UniversityAmerican Politics, Senior Rank Faculty Position in Political ScienceStanford, CA$186,558–$373,117 / yearThe Department of Political Science, School of Humanities & Sciences, and Stanford University value faculty who will help foster an open and respectful academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff with a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the qualifications of the selected candidate, budget availability, and internal equity.
Comparative Politics, Open Rank Faculty Position in Political Science Stanford UniversityComparative Politics, Open Rank Faculty Position in Political ScienceStanford, CA$143,916–$154,577 / yearCandidates for an untenured position at the rank of assistant professor must have a PhD or be enrolled in a PhD program or equivalent international degree-granting program at the time of application, with expected degree completion by date of appointment as an assistant professor. The Department of Political Science, School of Humanities & Sciences, and Stanford University value faculty who will help foster an open and respectful academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff with a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives.
Temporary Faculty Political Science and International Studies Georgia Southern UniversityTemporary Faculty Political Science and International StudiesStatesboro, GAAll work (with limited exceptions such as research and study abroad outside activities such as grading and email correspondence) for Georgia Southern University must be completed while the employee is physically present in the state of Georgia, unless specifically authorized by the university for a specific purpose and limited period of time within current policy. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor¿s, master¿s and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 ¿high research¿ university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations.
26-27 Temporary Faculty Pool (Lecturer) - Political Science Lecturer26-27 Temporary Faculty Pool (Lecturer) - Political ScienceFresno, CaliforniaInstructor Responsibility: Temporary faculty members are responsible for adherence to and implementation of university and system-wide policies as directed per Academic Policy Manual 306 , paragraph 2. Instructors are responsible for the preparation, delivery, conducting, proctoring, and grading (as appropriate) lectures, office hours, homework assignments, quizzes, class projects, and midterm and final exams. Complete an online application at https://careers.fresnostate.edu, search for the appropriate Job Announcement, Create an Applicant Profile, or Login if you have already have an Applicant Profile, and attach the following materials: Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience, and list of courses you are interested and qualified in teaching, Curriculum vitae, Names and contact information of at least three professional references are a part of the online application.
2026-27 Lecturer Pool Department of Political Science & Criminal Justice Online Employment System2026-27 Lecturer Pool Department of Political Science & Criminal JusticeChico, CaliforniaThe Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice offers undergraduate degrees in political science (including options in legal studies and international relations), criminal justice, and public administration, as well as Masters degrees in political science and public administration. Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended.
Assistant Professor of Political Science, Tenure Track Vassar CollegeAssistant Professor of Political Science, Tenure TrackPoughkeepsie, New YorkThe teaching load in the first year is four courses, and in subsequent years is either five courses or four classroom courses plus one “intensive,” a small enrollment, closely mentored experience for undergraduates. The Department of Political Science at Vassar College invites applications for a tenure track position in Political Science at the Assistant Professor rank beginning in the 2027-28 academic year.
Assistant Professor of Political Science (International Relations & Methodology University of MinnesotaAssistant Professor of Political Science (International Relations & MethodologyMinneapolis, MN$75,000–$150,000 / yearLocated at the heart of one of the nations most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations. CLA is committed to increasing enrollment of underrepresented and under-resourced students, diversifying our faculty across all disciplines, recruiting, and retaining a diverse staff, and promoting the expression and exploration of diverse perspectives and viewpoints - so that we all gain the background knowledge and analytical skills we need to understand and respect differences.
Political Science - Part-Time Lecturer Pool CSU CareersPolitical Science - Part-Time Lecturer PoolFullerton, CaliforniaAs part of the Titan Community, you have access to many campus facilities and services including but not limited to the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, CSUF Garden Grove Center, Fullerton Arboretum, cultural events and performances in the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Cal State Fullerton Athletics sports events, Titan Recreation Center, and the Employee Wellness Program. The College of Humanities and Social Sciences' departments and programs offer students the breadth of a traditional liberal arts education in the humanities and social sciences while preparing them for a wide range of professions, for graduate school, and for advanced professional study in fields such as law, education, public administration, clinical psychology, and business.
2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool- Political Science CSU Careers2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool- Political ScienceLos Angeles, CaliforniaHires from the pool of applicants are made when there are instructional needs to fill coursework offered by an academic department based on changing enrollment patterns, changes to tenure-track faculty assignments, and other factors that cannot be addressed with existing faculty. As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, and Asian-American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, Cal State LA recognizes the transformative power of education and embraces its duty to identify and serve the needs of all of its students.
Assistant Professor of Political Science (Methods and American Politics) Transylvania UniversityAssistant Professor of Political Science (Methods and American Politics)Lexington, KYStudents learn by engaging the real world; completing internships and mentorships with policymakers and practitioners; participating in active learning in the classroom; and completing in-depth research projects focused on addressing complex societal challenges. This person will jointly serve the Political Science program and Data Analytics minor and be responsible for developing and expanding our interdisciplinary minor in Data Analytics as well as broadening the utilization of quantitative research methods across campus.