Assistant Professor - SPPAIS Public Law

JOB TITLE:  

Assistant Professor - SPPAIS Public Law

JOB PURPOSE:   

The University of Wyoming Department of Political Science welcomes applications for an Assistant Professor position in Law and Courts. The position is full-time, tenure-track, with benefits, on a two semester, nine month teaching schedule, and will work alongside existing faculty in the American politics and public law field. Qualified candidates will have the ability to teach the department's core constitutional law and American government curriculum, including Constitutional Law: Rights and Liberties, Constitutional Law: Institutional Powers, and Introduction to American & Wyoming Government. The successful candidate would also be able to teach additional courses within the American politics and public law curriculum as needed, with a preference for the ability to teach an American Government Senior Seminar, a Public Law Senior Seminar, Politics and the Judicial Process, Legal Philosophy, and/or Quantitative Methods. Their experience should include an active and developing research agenda in law and courts, familiarity with judicial politics scholarship and methodologies, and a commitment to effective teaching and mentorship at the undergraduate and graduate level. Desired skills include experience as a skilled communicator with the ability to communicate orally, in writing, and digitally. The successful candidate will incorporate equitable classroom policies such as encouraging inclusion and representation of diverse viewpoints and utilizing multiple methods of content delivery including in-person, online, and hybrid modalities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Standard teaching load is 2/3 with various opportunities for course releases.
• Primary teaching responsibilities include Constitutional Law: Rights and Liberties, Constitutional Law: Institutional Powers, Introduction to American Government, and other courses in the American politics and public law curriculum as needed
• Support and work with colleagues in the American politics and public law field to maintain and develop the curriculum as needed
• Work collaboratively with other Political Science faculty to maintain communication with partners across the University of Wyoming and, where relevant, with the legal and judicial community throughout the State of Wyoming
• Maintain active scholarly research and professional development at a national level
• Advise and mentor Political Science students
• Provide service to the department, college, university, and state

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Ph.D. in Political Science or a J.D., or a Ph.D. in a related field, with degree in hand at the time of appointment
• Research specialization in Law and Courts
• Ability to teach constitutional law and American government courses
• Ability to work with others in a collegial team atmosphere and coordinate teaching with other faculty across the American politics and public law curriculum
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills   

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:   

• Ability to teach additional courses in the American politics and public law curriculum, including but not limited to: 
  • American Government Senior Seminar
  • Public Law Senior Seminar
  • Politics and the Judicial Process
  • Legal Philosophy
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Other courses within the candidate's areas of specialty and interest
• Ongoing engagement in scholarly and/or professional activities
• Demonstrated ability to advise, mentor, and support students from all backgrounds in the classroom and department

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS: 

This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by September 28, 2026 will receive full consideration.

To apply please complete the online application including:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information for three references
• Statement of Research
• Statement of Teaching

All application materials must be included in order to be considered for this position.

WORK LOCATION: 

On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work and perform essential job functions on campus, understanding our location is at 7,220 feet above sea level. 

 WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS: 

Work authorization sponsorship may be available for this position, conditioned on the non-applicability of the fees implemented in 90 FR 46027 to the visa petition. 

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:   

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email [email protected].  

ABOUT LARAMIE: 

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a charming town of 30,000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research, and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn  more about Laramie by visiting the About Laramie website. 

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range and the metropolitan Denver area. Laramie’s beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/ 

Posted Salary Range: $84000