Assistant Teaching Professor of Political Science

Assistant Teaching Professor of Political Science

Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required
Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications

Search will be open until filled. First
consideration will be given to applications received by 11/15/2026.
Applications received after 11/15/2026 may be reviewed depending on
search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full
consideration.

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The Department of Political Science at the University of Rhode
Island is hiring to fill an opening for an Assistant Teaching
Professor position in our NASPAA-accredited MPA program. This is a
full-time academic year appointment at the rank of Assistant
Teaching Professor to begin Fall of 2027. Assistant Teaching
Professors may be eligible for the promotional process to Associate
Teaching Professor or Full Teaching Professor dependent on time in
rank, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and possession of a Ph.D.
or terminal degree.

We are seeking to attract a pool of job candidates from a wide
range of backgrounds and experiences. A key pillar of URI's mission
is to "inspire an enlightened community that is characterized by
vibrant cultural diversity; that embraces difference; that is built
upon a learning environment that fosters respect, understanding,
and social justice; and that rejects prejudice and intolerance."
Our department seeks candidates whose principles align with that
mission.

The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000
students across its graduate and undergraduate programs. It is the
State's flagship, public R1 research university as well as the land
grant and sea grant university for the state of Rhode Island. The
main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston. Both
campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community.
URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of
Newport, Boston, and New York City.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Applicants will be expected to teach graduate courses in the areas
of Public Policy and Public Administration that serve as
requirements for an online Master of Public Administration (MPA)
degree with online graduate certificates in Policy Analysis, Public
Management, and an anticipated certificate in Public Budgeting and
Finance. Based on the applicant's strength, face-to-face teaching
opportunities will be available in undergraduate political science
courses on Public Administration, Public Policy, introductory
courses in American politics, and other areas of
expertise.Applicants are expected to help support the governance of
an MPA program that has been nationally accredited by NASPAA, work
with diverse student populations, and advise students.

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QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED:

1. Ph.D., or expectation of completion of degree requirements by
September 1, 2027, in Political Science, Public Administration,
Public Policy, or a public service-related discipline.

2. Primary or secondary specialization in Public Administration or
Public Policy or a specialized public management-related
field.

3. Evidence of college level teaching commensurate with level of
academic experience.

4. Demonstrated ability to excel in teaching graduate-level MPA
courses in at least two of the following: Seminar in Public
Administration and Policy, Administrative Law, Public Personnel
Administration, Public Budgeting and/or Finance, Policy and Grant
Writing, Ethics, Social Equity in Public Administration and Policy,
Negotiation and Dispute Resolution, Collective Bargaining and Labor
Relations, Public Policy Analysis, Program Evaluation, or courses
related to specific public management-related areas.

5. Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate political science
courses in at least one of the following areas: Political Science,
Public Administration, or Public Policy.

6. Demonstrated experience working effectively with individuals
from a wide range of backgrounds and a broad range of
experiences.

PREFERRED:

1. Evidence of online instruction or extensive training in online
pedagogy.

2. Ability to participate in the governance of a NASPAA-accredited
program.

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EEO Statement: URI is unwavering in its commitment
to equal opportunity, community, equity, and diversity. In
furtherance of its mission to serve and support all learners as the
state's public flagship university, URI continues to expand efforts
to recruit and retain a broadly representative workforce as well as
to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of those efforts. All
employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to
protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities may
request reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits
office at 401-874-2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay
Services at 711.

Union: Non-Tenure Track

Status: Academic Year, Full-time, Limited

Department: Political Science

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your
online Faculty Employment Application:

(#1) Cover letter/A Letter of application that describes your
interest in this position.

(#2) A Curriculum Vitae which includes the names/contact
information for three references, a list of all completed
graduate-level courses, and, if available, course syllabi and
teaching evaluations for any courses you have taught (note:
please scan and attach all this information as a single CV
document).

(#3) Other Document - A Teaching Philosophy supporting URI's
strategic priorities of cultivating a diverse, inclusive,
equitable, and accessible learning environment. We value
intellectual curiosity, creativity, scholarship, and the global
exchange of ideas that enrich our community and contribute
meaningfully to the world.

Position Number: 109521

Posting Number: F00532

Posting Date: 10/22/2026

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

To apply, visit https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/17235

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