Assistant Professor-Tenure System East Lansing, Michigan, United States Political Science 10038676 Area of Interest: Education/Training Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (90-100%) Group: Tenure System Faculty Remote Work: Remote-Friendly Union/Non-Union: Union Faculty/Academic Staff Opening on: Jul 14 2026 Closing at: Jul 14 2028 - 23:55 EDT Salary Commensurate with Experience College Of Social Science 1145768 Position
Summary Michigan State University actively promotes a dynamic research and learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry. The Department of Political Science at Michigan State University is seeking to hire a 9-month academic year, tenure-system professor at the rank of Assistant Professor in the
field of US politics. We welcome applications from scholars working on topics related to US politics broadly defined. This could include research on Congress and state legislatures, the presidency and executive politics, judicial politics, political parties, elections, public opinion, political participation, representation, bureaucratic politics, interbranch relations, or the interaction between political
institutions and political behavior. Candidates with a history of receiving external research funding, or those with mature plans to apply for funding, will be highly favored. The candidate would be expected to teach courses and mentor students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Please note that this is a union position represented by the Union of Tenure System Faculty (UTSF). The university is working
with the union to establish a collective bargaining agreement. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status. Required Degree Doctorate -US Politics or similar. Minimum Requirements Completed PhD by the
date of hire. Research and teaching interests that contribute to the study of US politics. Desired Qualifications Potential for high impact peer-reviewed publications. Potential for obtaining external funding. Ability to contribute to department’s teaching needs in US politics and potential for high-quality instruction and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Required Application Materials Electronic
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