Assistant Professor, Political Science (Comparative Politics)

The University of Northern Iowa’s Department of Political Science seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in comparative politics, starting in Fall 2025. All areas of specialization within comparative politics are invited to apply. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research and teaching address pressing global political issues such as democratization, political institutions, authoritarianism, regional studies, or comparative public policy. Primary teaching responsibilities will be undergraduate courses in comparative politics at the introductory and advanced levels, including courses in UNI’s general education program that serve as a gateway into the political science major. The normal teaching load is three courses per semester.
 
The department provides a supportive environment for faculty development, growth, and professional success. We are home to undergraduate majors in Political Science, Public Administration, and Political Communication, and a Master of Public Policy program. We also offer several minors and certificates, including an International Affairs minor and an International Peace and Security certificate. The department oversees a successful Model United Nations Competition Team and is part of the U.S. Strategic Command’s Academic Alliance.
 
The University of Northern Iowa provides high-quality education, purposefully guiding students to find and develop their strengths and preparing them for success after college. Building on its historic excellence in teacher education, the university has developed outstanding programs in business, natural sciences, humanities and fine arts, and social and behavioral sciences, with advanced degrees available in many programs. The University's attractive size, approximately 9,200 students, allows UNI to offer faculty, facilities, and academic choices characteristic of a much larger university while retaining a friendly, small-college atmosphere on a park-like campus. UNI has been consistently recognized as one of the "Best Midwest Universities" by U.S. News & World Report. Located in Cedar Falls/Waterloo, the campus is composed of more than 40 buildings on 940 acres. For more information, visit www.uni.edu.
 
UNI is located in picturesque Cedar Falls, Iowa, a riverfront town with many recreational, cultural, and entertainment opportunities. It was recently named a Distinctive Destination by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The metropolitan community of Cedar Falls/Waterloo has a combined population of 165,000 and offers a pleasant residential setting with a strong and growing industrial base. Cedar Falls is a friendly, affordable community located about 300 miles from Minneapolis, St. Louis, Kansas City, and Chicago. For more information, visit www.cedarfalls.com.
 
Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in Political Science or closely related discipline required. ABDs are welcome to apply with an expected degree completion date by August 1, 2025. Other required qualifications include an ability to develop and teach a range of courses within comparative politics as well as occasional courses in international relations; a record of excellence in teaching; and a clear research agenda with a demonstrated ability to produce peer-reviewed publishable research. Ability to teach courses in one or more regions of the world (other than the Middle East) preferred.
 
Curriculum vitae; cover letter; research statement; statement of teaching philosophy, and evidence of teaching effectiveness required when applying. Names of references will be requested at a later stage. To apply, visit https://careers.uni.edu. Applications received by 11/1/2024 will receive full consideration. Pre-employment background checks required. For more information, please contact Dr. Scott Peters, Professor and Department Head, at 319-273-2727 or e-mail at scott.peters@uni.edu.
 
UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.