Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science - 998795

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Work type: Faculty, visiting
Location: Iowa
Categories: College of Arts & Sciences

Title: Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science - 998795

Position Number: 998795 

Unit/Department: Political Science

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience 

Department Summary:

The Department of Political Science offers majors in political science and international relations. With the liberal arts focus of the program, students develop a foundation both for citizenship in a democratic society and for successful training in a career or in graduate or professional school. Students will be prepared for entrance into state, local, and federal government service; business careers; social work; journalism; teaching; and politics; approximately half of Drake's politics and international relations majors go to law school or other graduate study. With more than 120 students and 6 full-time faculty, our department offers 3 majors and 3 minors, featuring small class sizes, outstanding student engagement, and many collaborative opportunities for teaching and research. To find out more about the department, visit www.drake.edu/polsci.

Job Summary:

The Department of Political Science at Drake University is excited to announce a visiting assistant professor position for the 2026-2027 academic year. The successful applicant will have disciplinary expertise to offer courses in American Political Institutions (broadly defined, including judicial), Political Theory, and/or American Public Policy. Primary teaching responsibilities include the Introduction to Political Theory course and development of upper-level coursework based on areas of expertise and specialization. Applicants should possess a Ph.D. in Political Science (ABDs will be considered) and demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence. The teaching load is 3/3. The search committee is particularly interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching, and/or service, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. in Political Science (ABDs will be considered) and demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please complete the online application and attach (1) a cover letter with emphasis on the candidate’s teaching experience and courses they would contribute, (2) CV/Resume, (3) a statement of teaching philosophy, and (4) a statement about your experience in supporting the success of students from diverse backgrounds.

Please do not attach additional documents at this time. At later stages of review, the search committee may request two references and a portfolio documenting teaching effectiveness (including past course evaluations and/or sample syllabi).

Questions about this position can be directed to the search chair: Rachel Paine Caufield, Department Chair and Professor of Political Science, rachel.caufield@drake.edu

Questions about the application process, working at Drake, spouse/partner support, reasonable accommodations, benefits, or additional information about Drake or Des Moines, Iowa may be directed to Drake Human Resources at jobs@drake.edu.

All job offers are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check, satisfactory reference checks, and proof of authorization to work in the United States.

 


Review of Applications Begins:

Review of applications will begin on March 5, 2026.

 

Salary and Benefits:

Salary is competitive with peer schools and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience of the selected candidate

At Drake, we are proud to offer our employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a wide range of core benefits, perks, and discounts. If you are exploring a job with Drake University, we invite you to spend a little time with our digital benefits guide: Drake Benefits Guide.

One of our very popular policies provides a tuition waiver for Drake employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents. Drake also participates in not one, but two tuition exchange programs available to dependent children. You can learn about both the tuition waiver policy and tuition exchange programs here: Tuition Benefits.

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