Location: Bowling Green, KY Category: Faculty Posted On: Mon Oct 20 2025 Job Description:
The Department of Political Science at Western Kentucky University (WKU) invites applications for a nine-month, tenure- eligible, Political Science faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 2026. The Department of Political Science is home to undergraduate majors in Political Science, International Affairs, Professional Legal Studies, Philosophy, and Legal Studies. The department also offers a Master of Public Administration.
Successful candidates will be able to teach courses in public law, judicial politics and constitutional law in our Political Science and Legal Studies programs. Applicants should be able to teach introductory American politics and some combination of upper-level courses in political science. Areas of need include American minority politics, research methods and design, and the American presidency.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching, advising, research, and service. The candidate will also be expected to pursue an active and productive research agenda that engages undergraduate students
For additional information on our department and academic programs, please visit our website at
Job Requirements:
Ph.D. in political science or closely related field is required at the time of appointment.
Additional Information:
Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.
Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.
Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's website.
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