Regular Faculty - Political Science Job at University of Idaho, Moscow, ID

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  • University of Idaho
  • Moscow, ID

Job Description

Regular Faculty - Political Science

Posting Number: F001372P
Advertising Pay Range: $71,830.50 or higher commensurate with experience
Location: Moscow
Primary Division/College: Col of Letters, Arts & Social Sci.
Primary Unit: Politics and Philosophy
Employee Category: Faculty
Classification Group Title: Regular Faculty
Position Control Number: 0418
Suffix: 00
Contingency Code: Not Applicable
FTE:

1


Contract Basis: Academic Year
Anticipated Contract Start Date: 08/17/2026
FLSA Status: Exempt
Tenure Tracking: Tenure Track
Rank: Assistant Professor
Extension Type: Not Applicable
Administrative Appointment Type: Not applicable
Administrative Appointment End Date (if applicable):

Position Summary:

The Department of Politics and Philosophy in the College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Idaho invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in American Politics with a focus on Public Law, Constitutional Law, or Judicial Politics. Appointment will begin August 2026. The department is particularly interested in recruiting candidates with a Juris Doctor degree (J.D.) and those with experience coaching or advising a mock trial team.

Candidates are expected to show a strong potential for excellence in research and teaching, and should have a Ph.D. in hand by the date of appointment, but ABDs close to completion may also be considered.


Unit/Department Summary:


Administrative Summary:
Contingency Description:
Teaching & Advising: 60%
Scholarship & Creative Activity: 30%
Outreach & Extension: 5%
University Service & Leadership: 5%

Minimum Education/Degree Required:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire.
Required Qualifications:
  • Ph.D. in Political Science
  • Research expertise in Public Law, Constitutional Law, or Judicial Politics
  • Teaching experience in Constitutional Law
  • Teaching experience in Civil Liberties
  • Teaching experience in Local Government Law


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.)
  • Experience coaching or advising a mock trial team
  • Strong potential for excellence in research
  • Strong potential for excellence in teaching


Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Posting Date: 08/11/2025
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applications must be received by September 29, 2025 for priority review. Applicant materials must include all of the following:

1) a letter of application
2) curriculum vitae
3) 2-3 page statement describing current and future research projects (upload as Statement of Research)
4) 2-3 page pedagogy statement (upload as Statement of Teaching)
5) writing sample (upload as Other Document 1)
6) list of 3 references and their contact information

Candidates approved for first interview will be asked to arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be sent to politics-and-philosophy@uidaho.edu with a subject heading that includes the applicant’s name and the phrase ‘American Politics Search’.


Applicant Resources:

Background Check Statement:

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.


To apply, visit

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Local area,

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