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Oregon State University

Associate Professor or Professor in Law and Politics - Dept. of Political Scienc

Oregon State University, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43215

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Associate Professor Or Professor In Law And Politics - Dept. Of Political Science

The Department of Political Science at The Ohio State University invites applications for the Carter Phillips and Sue Henry Professorship in Political Science, focusing on Law and Politics, broadly understood and open with respect to subfield, to begin in August 2026. Substantive areas of interest include, but are not limited to, international law and norms, the politics and development of the rule of law, and American legal institutions and political development. Candidates are expected to contribute to theoretical debates and to have excellent methodological skills appropriate to their research. Responsibilities of the position include: Maintaining a strong research program. Contributing to graduate and undergraduate teaching and mentoring. Engaging in service to the department, university, and profession. Education and experience requirements: Candidates must have a PhD in Political Science or a related discipline, a substantial record of publications and work in progress, and should provide evidence of accomplishments in teaching and/or mentoring. To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday. A competitive application consists of the following required elements: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, separate research and teaching statements, and writing sample(s). Candidates advanced for further consideration may be asked to provide letters of reference. Review of applications will begin on September 15. To be guaranteed full consideration, applications must be received by October 15. Inquiries may be directed to Professor William Minozzi at minozzi.1@osu.edu. You will be presented with the opportunity to attach up to five documents in the Application Documents section. Please include the following: Attachment 1: Cover letter: 1-2 page letter, which should include a brief summary of your academic background and why you are interested in this opportunity. Attachment 2: CV (Curriculum Vitae): Detailed overview of your scholarly experience, including your research experience, teaching and mentoring experience, service, funding, and publications. Attachment 3: Research Statement: Summary of your past research accomplishments, current work/research, and proposal for your future research plan as a faculty member. Attachment 4: Teaching and Mentoring Statement: A statement of your approaches, experience and philosophy regarding your teaching, learning, and mentoring. Attachment 5: One or more writing samples as a single document.