Assistant or Associate Professor in Political Science

Job Title
Assistant or Associate Professor in Political Science


Requisition Number
FE04634


Working Title

Department Name
8E110:Political Science


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Type of Position
Faculty


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Tenure Track Status
Tenure Track


Required Education

A PhD in Political Science is required. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Political Science by August 1st, 2026.



Required Related Experience

n/a



Required License/Registration/Certification

n/a



Job Summary

The Department of Political Sciencein the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY seeks to fill a tenure-eligible faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level with expertise in the field of Comparative Political Institutions, with a preference for a scholar whose research and teaching focus on Emerging Democratic Institutions. This is a 9-month position in the regular title series with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2026. The first year Distribution of Effort will be 45% Teaching, 45% Research, and 10% Departmental service. The successful candidate will have demonstrated expertise or clear potential to produce high-quality research, attract extramural funding, employ rigorous quantitative and methodological approaches, and provide effective teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.



A PhD in Political Science is required. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Political Science by August 1st, 2026.


Applicants must include the following: 1) Letter of Application (upload as Cover Letter) 2) CV, 3) two publications or writing samples (upload as Specific Request 1), 4) Research Statement (upload as Specific Request 2), 5) copy of most recent Transcripts, and 6) Evidence of Teaching Experience, particularly syllabi from courses taught (upload as Specific Request 3). In addition, please provide the names and contact information of three references when prompted in the academic profile. This information will be utilized to solicit recommendation letters from your references within the employment system.



Employment at UK is subject to fund availability and comes with comprehensive rewards, focusing on your total well-being and career development, with leadership striving to provide a strong work-life integration. The university generously contributes to employees’ retirement plans, medical coverage, and life insurance. In addition, UK offers optional benefits such as dental and vision insurance, additional retirement plans and much more. To learn more about these benefits, please visit: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/our-benefits.


Questions about this search should be addressed to Dr. Jillienne Haglund, Search Committee Chair, Department of Political Science, University of Kentucky (Jill.haglund@uky.edu).


Review of applications will begin on October 3, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled
Yes


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