Assistant Professor - Public Law and/or Judicial Politics

Assistant Professor - Public Law and/or Judicial Politics Job Title Assistant Professor - Public Law and/or Judicial Politics Department Political Science Department Worker Type Regular Pay Type Salary Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience. Benefit Eligible Yes Screening Date 2026-10-05 Job Description Summary The Political Science Department at Miami University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor in Public Law and/or Judicial Politics. This is a full-time, tenure-track position that will begin at the start of the academic year in August 2027. Job Description The successful candidate will teach courses in American constitutional law, civil rights and liberties, and a capstone or elective course in the candidate's area of expertise for the undergraduate major; advise students; conduct relevant research leading to a record of published scholarship; and provide institutional and professional service, as part of Miami University's teacher-scholar model. Minimum Qualifications: Required: Doctorate in political science, or a closely related field completed by December 31, 2027 for re-appointment to a second year. Additional Position Information (if applicable) Required Application Documents Submit letter of interest, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, teaching philosophy, statement of research plans, graduate transcripts, and writing sample. Special Instructions (if applicable) Inquiries may be directed to Monica Schneider at [email protected]. Screening of applications will begin 10/5/26 and will continue until the position is filled. Additional Information A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses. This organization participates in E-Verify. Reasonable Accommodations Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to mailto:[email protected] or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here. Miami University Values Statement https://miamioh.edu/ is a scholarly community whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in qualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect the dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. We believe in honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct. We defend the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning and combine that freedom with the exercise of judgment and the acceptance of personal responsibility. For more information on Miami University's mission and core values, please visit the https://miamioh.edu/policy-library/mission-values/ webpage. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment pr