Assistant Professor, Political Science

Location: Bowling Green, KY Category: Faculty Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Wed Sep 9 2026 Job Description:

The Department of Political Science invites applications for a tenure-track eligible position of assistant professor in U.S. politics and with strengths in one or more of the following: judicial politics, political behavior, constitutional law, public administration, public policy, political institutions, and research methods. Candidates may also be expected to contribute to advising pre-law students.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching, advising, research, and service. The candidate will also be expected to pursue an active and productive research agenda that engages undergraduate students

The Department of Political Science is home to undergraduate majors in Political Science, International Affairs, Professional Legal Studies, Philosophy, and Legal Studies. The department also offers a Master of Public Administration.

For additional information on our department and academic programs, please visit our website at https://www.wku.edu/political-science/.

Job Requirements:

Ph.D. in political science or closely related field is required at the time of appointment.

Additional Information:

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.

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Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: https://www.wku.edu/academics/

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