Missouri State University

American Politics

The Department of Political Science and Philosophy at Missouri State University invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track appointment in American Politics at the assistant professor rank. The successful candidate will have a primary field and/or identifiable research agenda in American institutions and must be prepared to teach undergraduate courses in Political Institutions, particularly Congress and the Executive, and the introductory American politics course. While ABDs will be considered, the successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in political science by the time of appointment in August 2025. The successful candidate will be able to enhance the Public Affairs mission of the University and demonstrate a commitment to working with diverse student and community populations. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to teaching and service and possess an identifiable research agenda that demonstrates the potential for a sustained record of scholarship leading to publications in peer-reviewed journals.
The Department of Political Science and Philosophy has 20 full-time faculty members—14 in political science and six in philosophy—and approximately 160 undergraduate majors as well as master’s programs in both Public Administration and International Affairs. Missouri State University is a selective-admission, comprehensive, and multi-campus university system with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, 150 undergraduate majors, and 47 graduate programs. MSU is located in Springfield, MO, with a metropolitan population of over 400,000, in the heart of the Ozarks region of Southwest Missouri.

Apply online at https://jobs.missouristate.edu/. For additional information, contact:

Dr. Christopher Lynch, Head 
Department of Political Science and Philosophy 
Missouri State University 
901 S. National Ave. 
Springfield, MO 65897 

Salary is competitive and commensurate with background and experience. Consideration of applicants begins October 1, 2024, continuing until the position is filled. Employment requires a criminal background check performed at the University’s expense. 

Missouri State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/minority/female/veterans/disability/sexual orientation/gender identity employer and institution. We encourage applications from all interested minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and sexual orientation/gender identity.