Assistant Professor of Political Science, Department of Political Science and Public Service, College of Arts and Sciences

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
  • Location
    Chattanooga, Tennessee
  • Sector
    Education
  • Experience
    Mid Career
  • Posted
    Aug 16

Position description

The Department of Political Science and Public Service at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor position in Public Law beginning in August 2025. The Assistant Professor will:

  • teach a 3-3 load including introductory and upper-level undergraduate courses in public law and judicial politics; 
  • offer a robust pre-law advising program; 
  • have opportunities to teach in other areas of expertise in the political science curriculum; 
  • pursue a coherent scholarly agenda; 
  • contribute to the pursuit of the goals of UTC's strategic plan; and 
  • enjoy the support of a collegial department that values viewpoint diversity, instructional excellence, and work-life balance. 

Applicants are required to have a Ph.D. in Political Science or a closely related field by August 2025 and must submit the following materials via the UTC faculty job site: 

  • letter of interest, including specific areas of teaching interest;
  • CV, including current email and phone number;
  • unofficial transcripts;
  • evidence of teaching effectiveness, including a statement of teaching philosophy, summary of teaching experience, course evaluations, and sample syllabi;
  • statement of research agenda; and
  • names, titles, and email addresses for three references.

Application instructions

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