What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Public Policy position at unm?
The Department of Political Science at the University of New Mexico invites applications for a full-time, tenure track Assistant Professor position in Public Policy, broadly defined, to begin August 10, 2026.
The Department of Political Science currently employs 12 regular faculty members and maintains a small but highly competitive and nationally recognized graduate program (MA and Ph.D.), as well as a high-quality undergraduate major (BA). The department has a rich history of excellence in American Politics, Comparative Politics of Latin America, and Latino/Hispanic politics. UNM’s Center for Social Policy, Center for Regional Studies, the Bureau of Business and Economic Research, the Native American Studies department support efforts to understand the policy landscape at the local, state, and regional levels. A strong and growing Master of Public Policy (MPP) program trains students for careers in the non-profit, government, and public policy sectors.
UNM is the premier research university in New Mexico, is a Carnegie Highest Research Activity Institution. Our campus is located in the heart of Albuquerque, which has cultural, outdoor and recreational opportunities for everyone. Learn more about our city, our welcoming campus, and research opportunities at http://advance.unm.edu/why-abq/ and https://advance.unm.edu/why-unm/. For more information regarding the College of Arts and Science's ambitious hiring plan, including a list of departments that are hiring faculty members with shared interests, please see this page.
For best consideration, apply no later than October 22, 2025. This position will remain open until filled.
Applicants selected as semifinalists will be asked to arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent directly by referees to Marliss McGarvey at mmcgarvey@unm.edu. Emails from referees should include “Attn: Public Policy Search Committee” in the subject line. Semi-finalists may be asked to submit additional samples of written work, additional sample syllabi, and official graduate transcripts.
