Assistant Professor - Public Law and/or Judicial Politics

Assistant Professor - Public Law and/or Judicial
Politics

Job Title

Assistant Professor - Public Law and/or Judicial Politics

Department

Political Science Department

Worker Type

Regular

Pay Type

Salary

Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position,
education, and experience.

Benefit Eligible

Yes

Screening Date

2026-10-05

Job Description Summary

The Political Science Department at Miami University invites
applications for the position of Assistant Professor in Public Law
and/or Judicial Politics. This is a full-time, tenure-track
position that will begin at the start of the academic year in
August 2027.

Job Description

The successful candidate will teach courses in American
constitutional law, civil rights and liberties, and a capstone or
elective course in the candidate's area of expertise for the
undergraduate major; advise students; conduct relevant research
leading to a record of published scholarship; and provide
institutional and professional service, as part of Miami
University's teacher-scholar model.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required: Doctorate in political science, or a closely related
field completed by December 31, 2027 for re-appointment to a second
year.

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Required Application Documents

Submit letter of interest, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching
effectiveness, teaching philosophy, statement of research plans,
graduate transcripts, and writing sample.

Special Instructions (if applicable)

Inquiries may be directed to Monica Schneider at
mschneider@miamioh.edu. Screening of applications will begin
10/5/26 and will continue until the position is filled.

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke-
and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Reasonable Accommodations

Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to
employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or
513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should
also be directed here.

Miami University Values Statement

Miami University is a scholarly community
whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in
qualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect the
dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and
the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. We
believe in honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct.
We defend the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning and
combine that freedom with the exercise of judgment and the
acceptance of personal responsibility.

For more information on Miami University's mission and core values,
please visit the Mission and Core Values
webpage.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement

Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer,
encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals
with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment,
discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or
older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic
information, military status, national origin (ancestry),
pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster
parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its
application and admission processes, educational programs and
activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests
for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to
employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or
513-529-3560.

Clery Act

As part of the University's commitment to maintaining a healthy and
safe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to
read Miami University's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report
at: http://www.MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html,
which contains information about campus safety, crime statistics,
and our drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed to
prevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs and
alcohol on campus and at university events and activities. This
report also contains information on programs and policies designed
to prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, dating
violence, and stalking. Each year, email notification of this
website is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students.
Written notification is also provided to prospective students and
employees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety
Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department
at 513-529-2223.

Labor Law Posters for Applicants

Please visit our Labor Law Posters
webpage to access all relevant and applicable labor law
information.

To apply, visit https://miamioh.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/miamioh-faculty/job/Harrison-Hall/Assistant-Professor---Public-Law-and-or-Judicial-Politics_JR104748.

je-3785ebf840f64c328200487d946712b8