Tenured Associate or Full Professor of Teaching - Law and Society - Political Science

Qualifications:

The Department of Political Science at the University of California, Riverside, invites applications for a tenured position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor of Teaching whose teaching and scholarship specializes in law and society and/or law and politics as part of an effort to develop our law-related curriculum and expand the interdisciplinary Law and Society Program in the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. The Department has a strong preference for scholars who approach the subjects of law and society/law and politics from the perspectives of comparative politics or American political development, but candidates outside these areas with an appropriate terminal degree (a Ph.D. or J.D.) will be considered. A PhD in Political Science or related field is required at the time of application.

The successful candidate must be able to develop and teach courses with substantive legal content and have a record of scholarship, which may include pedagogical research. The faculty member hired through this search will be expected to teach classes and take an active service role in both the Department of Political Science and the interdisciplinary Law and Society Program in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Professors of Teaching in the University of California are full academic senate members and are expected to engage in research, teaching, and service. The typical course load is six classes over the academic year. The appointment level and salary will be competitive and commensurate with education and experience. The appointment will commence on July 1, 2026.

Advancement through the faculty ranks at the University of California is through a series of structured, merit-based evaluations, occurring every 2-3 years, each of which includes substantial peer input.

Application Procedure:

Complete applications must include a cover letter of interest, an updated CV, a research statement, a writing sample, teaching evidence or evaluations, and names and contact information for 3-5 professional references. References will be contacted once an applicant has moved to the finalist stage. Only complete applications will be reviewed by the committee. Review of applications will begin on January 21, 2026 and may continue until filled. Applications and supporting material submitted by January 21, 2026 will receive full consideration.

The University of California values salary transparency and reports salaries annually in the UC Annual Wage Database. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See Table(s) https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/policy-covered-october-2025-scales/t1.pdf. Salary range for Associate Professor of Teaching is $99,600 - $125,500. Salary range for Full Professor of Teaching is $116,600 - $212,000. "Off-scale salaries" and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive condition.

Questions should be directed to Search Committee Chair John Cioffi (cioffi@ucr.edu). Department Contact person: Christina Gnuschke (christina.gnuschke@ucr.edu), Political Science FAO.

Department: http://politicalscience.ucr.edu

A PhD in Political Science or related field is required at the time of application.

Applicants with an appropriate terminal degree (a Ph.D. or J.D.) will also be considered.

UCR is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.

Position title: Associate Professor of Teaching

Please indicate whether you are applying for the Associate or Full Professor of Teaching position. You must apply separately for each level.

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

References will be contacted when an applicant has moved to the finalist stage.

Position title: Full Professor of Teaching

Please indicate whether you are applying for the Associate or Full Professor of Teaching position. You must apply separately for each level.

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

References will be contacted when an applicant has moved to the finalist stage.

The University of California, Riverside is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. UCR is a member institution of the American Association of Universities (AAU) and the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU). A commitment to the UCR mission (https://apro.ucr.edu/mission-statement) is a preferred qualification.

We seek to hire scholars who will both advance our research directions and effectively educate our undergraduate and graduate students, while also engaging with University and Professional service activities. Research and teaching statements that are included with application materials are opportunities for candidates to share knowledge, experience, and goals that support the mission of UCR. For more information on UC's criteria for successful faculty, refer to the Academic Personnel Manual (APM) 210 - Criteria for Appointment, Promotion, and Appraisal (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-210.pdf).

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, State, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer. A Misconduct Disclosure Survey will be completed through Truescreen, which is the vendor that administers this process for the campus.

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