Assistant Professor, Political Science (Political Theory)

The Department of Political Science at Auburn University seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Political Theory to begin August 16, 2025. Areas of interest include Classical and Modern Political Theory and American Political Thought.

Candidates will be expected to teach introductory and advanced courses in classic and modern political theory, American political thought, political economy, and contribute more broadly to the undergraduate political science curriculum by offering courses in their fields of interest.

The standard teaching load is two courses per semester for at least the first three years of appointment. All instruction is in person.

Auburn University is an elite, top-tier Carnegie R1 research institution, enrolling more than 33,000 students. It is one of the nation's premier public land-grant institutions. In 2024, U.S. News and World Report ranked it among the top 50 public universities in the country. The University is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, positive work environment, student engagement, and beautiful campus.

The Department of Political Science has approximately 30 tenured or tenure-track faculty. It offers undergraduate majors in political science, law and justice, public administration, and health services administration, master's degree programs in public administration and community planning, and a Ph.D. in public administration and public policy. The political science and law and justice majors are among the largest in the College of Liberal Arts, collectively enrolling more than 520 students on average.

Required qualifications include a doctoral degree in Political Science conferred by the appointment start date.

The candidate selected must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally during employment. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills are required.

The review of applications will begin on January 20, 2025, and continue until a suitable candidate is selected. To apply, please visit https://www.auemployment.com/postings/50196
Candidates must submit a cover letter outlining their qualifications for the position, a curriculum vitae, contact information for three letters of recommendation, a teaching statement and evidence of teaching ability, a research statement, and a writing sample.
Direct questions to Steven P. Brown, Political Theory Search Committee Chair, Department of Political Science, 7080 Haley Center, Auburn University, AL 36849-5208. Email polisci@auburn.edu.

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