Florida State University
Public Law Professor, 9 Month Salaried (Open Rank) - Political Science
Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, us, 32318
Job Title:
Public Law Professor, 9 Month Salaried (Open Rank) - Political Science
Location:
Tallahassee, FL
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Full/Part Time:
Full-Time
Job ID:
61819
Department Political Science in cooperation with the Institute for Governance and Civics (IGC)
Responsibilities The candidate would be expected to teach courses and mentor students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate will have a tenure home in the Department of Political Science and will be expected to assist the IGC with its mission. The successful candidate will attend IGC events, serve on IGC committees, and help evaluate IGC award nominations. Total faculty service and teaching obligations will meet the “normal” load for FSU faculty.
Qualifications
Completed Ph.D. by the date of hire.
Research and teaching interests that contribute to the scientific study of law.
Potential for high impact peer-reviewed publications.
Potential for obtaining external funding.
Potential for high-quality instruction and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate level.
Commitment to the mission of enhancing civic awareness as well as a readiness to contribute to the intellectual life and programmatic development of the IGC.
Preferred Qualifications Candidates whose research and teaching contribute to the scientific study of law are strongly encouraged to apply. Substantive areas of interest include, but are not limited to judicial behavior, judicial elections, and/or judicial legitimacy. Candidates are expected to add to the department’s strengths in quantitative, experimental, and/or formal methods.
Contact Info Professor Ryan Owens - Ryan.Owens@fsu.edu
University Information One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!
Learn more about our university and campuses.
FSU Total Rewards FSU offers a robust Total Rewards package. Visit our website to learn more about our Compensation, Benefits, Wellness, Recognition, and Employee Development programs.
Use our interactive tool to calculate Total Compensation options based on potential salary, benefits and retirement contributions, earned leave, and other employment-related perks.
How To Apply If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://hr.fsu.edu/facultyjobs. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita.
Considerations This is a Faculty position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.
The anticipated start date is August 7, 2026.
Equal Employment Opportunity FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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Public Law Professor, 9 Month Salaried (Open Rank) - Political Science
Location:
Tallahassee, FL
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Full/Part Time:
Full-Time
Job ID:
61819
Department Political Science in cooperation with the Institute for Governance and Civics (IGC)
Responsibilities The candidate would be expected to teach courses and mentor students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate will have a tenure home in the Department of Political Science and will be expected to assist the IGC with its mission. The successful candidate will attend IGC events, serve on IGC committees, and help evaluate IGC award nominations. Total faculty service and teaching obligations will meet the “normal” load for FSU faculty.
Qualifications
Completed Ph.D. by the date of hire.
Research and teaching interests that contribute to the scientific study of law.
Potential for high impact peer-reviewed publications.
Potential for obtaining external funding.
Potential for high-quality instruction and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate level.
Commitment to the mission of enhancing civic awareness as well as a readiness to contribute to the intellectual life and programmatic development of the IGC.
Preferred Qualifications Candidates whose research and teaching contribute to the scientific study of law are strongly encouraged to apply. Substantive areas of interest include, but are not limited to judicial behavior, judicial elections, and/or judicial legitimacy. Candidates are expected to add to the department’s strengths in quantitative, experimental, and/or formal methods.
Contact Info Professor Ryan Owens - Ryan.Owens@fsu.edu
University Information One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!
Learn more about our university and campuses.
FSU Total Rewards FSU offers a robust Total Rewards package. Visit our website to learn more about our Compensation, Benefits, Wellness, Recognition, and Employee Development programs.
Use our interactive tool to calculate Total Compensation options based on potential salary, benefits and retirement contributions, earned leave, and other employment-related perks.
How To Apply If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://hr.fsu.edu/facultyjobs. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita.
Considerations This is a Faculty position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.
The anticipated start date is August 7, 2026.
Equal Employment Opportunity FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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