Assistant Professor, American Politics

Expected to begin Fall 2026, the duties of this tenure-track position are expected to include instruction of three courses (e.g. introductory course in U.S. national politics, upper-level electives in American political institutions and behavior, and other courses related to their areas of expertise) per semester, scholarship, and participation in department and university service, including the academic advisement of a diverse student body with a large population of first-generation students. The successful candidate may be asked to teach courses in a distance learning format. The Political Science Department is a small, collegial department that offers a wide range of courses in politics and government, preparing our students for a variety of career paths while developing valuable relationships and skills. We are part of the School of Arts & Sciences which provides excellence in learning opportunities for all students at SUNY Plattsburgh through a core liberal arts education. We train students who can think critically, have mastered their discipline, can communicate effectively and are broadly educated. As SUNY Plattsburgh is an institution that delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners, the successful candidate must demonstrate an understanding of and sensitivity to diversity, inclusion, and equity-minded policies, programs, and practices.