Assistant Professor of American Public Policy

The Department of Political Science at Drake University seeks to recruit an assistant professor (tenure-track) of American Public Policy to start Fall 2021. Teaching responsibilities include a 3-3 teaching load and will include the introductory American Politics course and upper-level undergraduate courses covering domestic public policy (process and theory), policy analysis, and topics consistent with the individual’s research specialization. Faculty also have the opportunity to teach Honors courses and First Year Seminar courses.

Salary is competitive with peer schools and dependent on qualifications and experience. Review of applications will begin October 1, 2020. To apply, go to  and submit a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, the names of three references, evidence of teaching effectiveness (including sample syllabi, teaching evaluations, and a statement on teaching philosophy), a writing sample and a diversity statement.

Questions may be directed to the search committee chair Matt Bruinekool inekool.