Assistant Professor of Political Science

Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Dr. Peter Rudloff, peter.rudloff@okstate.edu

Work Schedule

TBD

Appointment Length

9 months or less

Hiring Range

Commensurate with education and experience

Priority Application Date

While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by October 15, 2026, to ensure full consideration.

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply, please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy and research statements, evidence of successful teaching and research, and contact information from a minimum of three professional references.

About this Position

Assistant Professor of Political Science

The Department of Political Science at Oklahoma State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Law and Politics starting August 2027.

Responsibilities:

Teaching responsibilities will be on a 2-2 load and consist of introductory, upper-level undergraduate courses, as well as graduate seminars offered either in person or online. The successful candidate will teach courses contributing to our Pre-Law option within the Political Science major and the Law and Legal Studies minor. We are also highly interested in candidates able to teach introduction to American Government. A Ph.D. in Political Science is required at the time of appointment. Candidates with a J.D. degree and a license to practice law in the United States are particularly encouraged to apply.

About the Department of Political Science

The Department of Political Science is housed within the College of Arts and Sciences and offers B.S. and B.A. degrees, with degree options in campaigning, global politics, pre-law, and public policy. It also offers M.A. degrees in Politics and Policy Studies, as well as Peace, Conflict, and Security Studies.

About Oklahoma State University

Oklahoma State University is a Carnegie R1 research institution with a 130-year legacy as one of the nation’s model land-grant universities. Its beautiful Stillwater campus serves as the flagship of the OSU system, which enrolls more than 34,000 students. The College of Arts and Sciences offers exceptional strengths across the natural sciences, social sciences, and arts and humanities, complemented by institutional excellence in engineering, agriculture, and business. Together, these strengths support a collaborative intellectual environment and OSU’s longstanding commitment to research, teaching, and public engagement.

Home to approximately 50,000 residents, Stillwater offers the welcoming atmosphere and affordability of a college town within an hour’s drive of two major metropolitan areas, Tulsa and Oklahoma City. The city benefits from a vibrant, university-centered intellectual and cultural community, with lectures, performances, exhibitions, Cowboy athletics, and traditions such as OSU’s signature Homecoming and Walkaround traditions . The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts brings internationally renowned artists and ensembles, including the New York Philharmonic, to Stillwater, while the OSU Botanic Garden, Block 34 park and amphitheater, Main Street, locally owned restaurants and breweries, parks, trails, and abundant outdoor recreation contribute to the city’s quality of life. Stillwater Regional Airport’s new passenger terminal and multiple daily flights to Dallas–Fort Worth provide convenient connections to destinations across the world.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Political Science; candidates who are ABD will be expected to finish their degree requirements before the Fall 2027 semester.
• Evidence of high-quality research with a trajectory of building a national profile.
• Evidence of successful college or university-level teaching and mentorship.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively mentor and collaborate with students and colleagues.