Assistant Professor

Political Science, Public Policy or Related field – Multiple Positions

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Department of Political Science at Iowa State University (Ames, Iowa) invites applications for two tenure-track faculty members at the rank of assistant professor. The successful candidates will conduct research and teach in at least one of four critical areas identified by the University: Climate Science and Sustainability, Critical Materials, Cybersecurity, and/or Human Health Initiatives (i.e. Health Politics and Policy). The ability to contribute to the department’s instructional needs in the areas of American Politics, Global Politics, Research Methods, or pre-Law is a plus.

Responsibilities for this position include conducting research, including participation in multi-disciplinary research teams; mentoring students and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses; and providing service to the department, university, profession, and community.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Political Science, Public Policy, or related field. The degree must be conferred by the date of appointment

Scholarly expertise in at least one of the following: Climate Science and Sustainability, Critical Materials, Cybersecurity, and/or Human Health Initiatives (i.e. Health Politics and Policy).

Preferred Qualifications:

Research excellence, as demonstrated by a record of high-quality publications and external funding, or by the promise thereof

A research agenda with the potential for multi-disciplinary collaborations

Demonstrated ability in teaching in American Politics, Global Politics, Methods, or pre-Law

Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate and/or graduate teaching and student mentoring

Application Instructions:

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, to receive full consideration, applications should be received by Monday, October 16, 2023.

All interested, qualified persons must apply for this position online at jobs.iastate.edu to Job Requisition Number R12791. Application instructions and required materials are available online.

Please direct questions to Dr. Karen M. Kedrowski, Search Committee chair, at karenmk1@iastate.edu.