Assistant Professor - Tenure-Track - COLS | Politics, Government, and Law

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Position Title:

Assistant Professor - Tenure-Track - COLS | Politics, Government, and Law

Job Category:

Faculty

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Assistant Professor

Job Duties:

Attention:

The Department of Politics, Government, and Law in the College of Letters and Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks a tenure-track faculty member in the area of public law beginning August 2026.

Job Details:

This is a full-time position with responsibilities for teaching undergraduate courses in legal studies and political science, conducting research, and engaging in service to the university, community, and profession. Research and teaching expertise should complement existing faculty expertise and may include case law, civil rights, and American minority politics.

The successful candidate will be able to teach Constitutional Law, The Constitution and Civil Liberties, The Constitution and Civil Rights, Law and Society, and courses in their area of expertise as part of the Legal Studies and Political Science programs. The candidate will also be expected to pursue an active research agenda that engages undergraduate students, results in publications and contributes to advancing the department, university, the profession, and society. The candidate will also be expected to participate in service activities and embrace the principles of diversity and inclusion as a member of the university community.

Responsibilities :

Full-Time teaching responsibilities include Constitutional Law, The Constitution and Civil Liberties, The Constitution and Civil Rights, Law and Society, courses in the applicant’s area of expertise, and contributing to the university’s general education program. Research expectations include maintaining an active research agenda including publication and research dissemination at disciplinary conferences. In addition, faculty members serve as advisors/mentors to students and are encouraged to engage students in undergraduate research or other scholarly and creative activities. Service responsibilities include committee service at the departmental, college, and university levels as well as participation in community organizations and the discipline as relevant to the candidate’s expertise and interest. Faculty at UW-W may be required to teach in a variety of formats, including in- person, online and/or in a hybrid format, or courses in the evenings. All students, faculty, and staff are required to ensure their materials are digitally accessible and utilize standard technology platforms supported by UW-Whitewater. Examples include, but are not limited to, Navigate, Canvas, and Microsoft Office applications – including Outlook, which is essential for university email communications and scheduling.

Department Information :

The Department of Politics, Government, and Law ( https://www.uww.edu/cls/departments/politics-government-law ) houses programs in political science, public policy and administration, and legal studies, including majors, minors and certificates. The nine full-time faculty of the department serve approximately 200 majors and advise multiple student organizations, oversee internships in politics, government, and law, and offer experiential learning opportunities outside of the classroom. The department is housed in the College of Letters and Sciences ( https://www.uww.edu/cls ), home to the social sciences, natural sciences and mathematics, and the humanities at UW - Whitewater.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Department:

The Department of Politics, Government, and Law

Compensation:

Well-qualified candidates can expect a minimum starting salary of $60,000 commensurate with the candidate's education, related experience, and qualifications.

UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW System's comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure .

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in political science, law or a related field is required. ABD candidates may apply but must have their degree completed by the contract start date in August 2026; if not, they will be hired on a one-year contract with the understanding that their degree will be completed before January 2027 in advance of their first scheduled review.

• Demonstrated commitment to teaching with an emphasis on promoting the success of undergraduate students, clear evidence of scholarly potential, commitment to working with inclusive populations and serving as active member of the university community are required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to interact respectfully with people with diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds

• Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills

How to Apply:

Only complete application packages will be considered. This includes online submission of the following documents:

• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest

• Statement of Teaching Philosophy

• Curriculum Vita

• Names and Contact information for three professional references (letters of recommendation may be solicited at a later time)

• Copies of unofficial graduate transcripts (official transcripts will e required if offered the position)

Contact Information:

If you have questions regarding this recruitment or if you are unable to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at (262) 472-1024 or hr@uww.edu.

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Dr. Jolly Emrey, Search Committee Chair

emreyj@uww.edu

262/472-1124

To Ensure Consideration:

Applications received by October 16th, 2025, are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

CAMPUS INFORMATION:

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 13-campus Universities of Wisconsin ( https://www.wisconsin.edu ).

Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In response to a public records request, the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).

Per Regent Policy Document 20-19, University of Wisconsin System Criminal Background Check Policy and Universities of Wisconsin Administrative Policy 1275 Recruitment Policies, UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.

For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, see Annual Security and Fire Safety Report i f you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at 262-472-4660.

EEO STATEMENT:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.