Assistant Professor, Political Science - Utah State University

Overview:

The Department of Political Science at Utah State University invites applications for a tenure-track, academic-year position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Political Science beginning August 2025. Candidates should have research interests in the areas of health or education politics and policy. Application review will begin October 15, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.  

 

This hire is part of a broader cluster initiative examining health and educational disparities across the College of Humanities & Social Sciences, the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services, and the Quinney College of Natural Resources. This collaboration seeks to expand and enhance research and curricular offerings that investigate and produces scholarship around these themes in Utah, the nation, and the world. 

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will include a primary role in research, teaching at both the master’s and undergraduate levels, and service. Preference will be given to those with expertise in research methods. The anticipated teaching load is two courses per semester, with two course releases in the first three years.  

Qualifications:

• Candidates must have a doctoral degree in Political Science as of employment date 
• Candidates must demonstrate potential for excellence in research 
• Candidates must demonstrate potential for effectiveness in teaching 
• The successful applicant must generate a satisfactory outcome on a background check.

Required Documents:

Along with the online application, please attach: 

1. CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
2. Documents below to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”

   - Cover Letter

   - One or More Unpublished Writing Samples

   - Research Statement

   - Statement of Teaching Philosophy

   - Evidence of Effective Teaching, if Available.

3. Names and email addresses of three references, that we may request letters of recommendation from. 

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.** 

Advertised Salary:Commesurate with qualifications and experience ADA:

Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.  

College/Department Highlights:

The Department of Political Science is a vibrant community of about 14 tenured or tenure-track faculty with a strong tradition for excellence. The department is one of 8 departments situated in the College of Humanities & Social Sciences. This position is based on our main campus in Logan, Utah in the scenic Cache Valley and offers abundant opportunities for cultural experiences, shopping, and access to nature. 

 

University Highlights:

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

 

Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of inclusive excellence where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Programto support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. 

 

About the Region

U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation. 

 

*updated 04/2024

Notice of Non-discrimination:

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

 

Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266

Title IX Coordinator Cody Carmichael, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266

Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov

*updated 09/2023