A Ph. D. at the time of the appointment in Political Science, or a closely related field, is preferred. We will also consider advanced ABDs who are able to demonstrate that they will complete the Ph. D. by August 2027.
About the Institution:
Indiana State University is a Tier 2 national University with a Carnegie classification of doctoral/research. Nationally ranked and accredited, we are in Terre Haute, IN and have been recognized by the Princeton Review and the Wall Street Journal among the best universities in the Midwest. Indiana State is one of the most diverse college campuses in Indiana and home to a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff representing nearly every U.S. state and 36 countries around the world.
Our beautiful, active, pedestrian-friendly campus is located within walking distance of local shops, restaurants, and activities in Terre Haute's historic downtown district. Situated near the Indiana-Illinois border, we are located 70 miles southwest of Indianapolis and within a few hours of major metropolitan centers in St. Louis, Chicago, and Louisville. On campus, there are 160 student-run organizations, an expansive Student Recreation Center, a Performing Arts Series, and University Speakers Series, among other attractions. Indiana State Athletics, known as the "Fighting Sycamores," fields 15 NCAA Division I athletic teams in the Missouri Valley Conference.
Ranked nationally for social mobility, Indiana State University transforms the lives of our students through experiential learning, community engagement, and career readiness, serving as a dynamic educational partner for businesses and industries throughout the Midwest. Our faculty provide instruction in small class sizes that provide opportunities for personalized instruction and feedback. Indiana State supports and recognizes faculty research and scholarship, providing an internal grants resource pool and other forms of support, and awarding faculty research honors each spring. Indiana State University is a place of belonging where students, faculty, and staff learn, thrive, and grow together.
Indiana State University is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our employment application process.
Position Details:
The Department of Political Science at Indiana State University welcomes applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of assistant professor in the areas of Public Law to begin in August 2027. The department's mission is tied to community engagement and experiential learning, and the successful candidate must demonstrate a willingness to promote those goals via teaching, research, and activities outside the classroom.
Indiana State University is a comprehensive institution of higher learning with approximately 8,000 students. The Department of Political Science offers undergraduate degrees in Political Science and Legal Studies. We also offer an online MPA program and are home to the University's Nonprofit Leadership Program. The department typically has 2-3 graduate assistants available to assist with teaching or research tasks for faculty members.
The successful candidate will teach courses related to Judicial Process, Constitutional Law, and Civil Rights and Civil Liberties. Additional course assignments include a graduate-level seminar on Law and Administration and courses related to the candidate's expertise. Additionally, the candidate will also contribute to the University's Core Curriculum (general education).
The normal teaching load for tenured and tenure-track faculty is 12 semester credit hours of course work per semester, with a three credit release per semester from this teaching load available for research and other professional activities. The successful candidate will serve as the University's Pre-Law advisor, mentoring and advising students with career interests in the law as well as engage in other service activities.
A Ph. D. at the time of the appointment in Political Science, or a closely related field, is preferred. We will also consider advanced ABDs who are able to demonstrate that they will complete the Ph. D. by August 2027. Indiana State University is located in Terre Haute, situated in west-central Indiana. The seat of Vigo County, Terre Haute has approximately 60,000 residents, and serves as a retail, healthcare, manufacturing, service, and cultural hub for the 16 counties in the Wabash Valley region of Indiana and Illinois. Terre Haute is home to three colleges in addition to ISU (Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, St. Mary of the Woods College, and Ivy Tech Community College). The median home price in Terre Haute is approximately $163,000.
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