Assistant Professor; Political Science; Public Policy), University UNR

Location University of Nevada, Reno (UNR), USA

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The Department of Political Science within the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a full-time tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the subfield of Public Policy. An international or comparative public policy focus is welcome but not required. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a robust and teaching research program;

substantive research and teaching areas may include, but are not limited to, energy, climate, environment, or related salient policy areas within the field of public policy. We welcome applicants from any theoretical or methodological tradition.

• Ph.D. in Political Science, Public Policy, Public Affairs/Administration,or a related field in hand by July 1, 2027.
• A developing or established research agenda in public policy.
• A research agenda with emphasis in energy, climate, environment or related salient policy areas.
• A record of, or potential for, publishing in top-tier journals and presses in relevant fields.
• Demonstrated excellence, or demonstrated potential for excellence, in teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in energy, climate, environment or related salient public policy areas.
• Demonstrated excellence, or demonstrated potential for excellence, in teaching graduate-level public policy courses (e.g. Seminar in Public Policy, Policy Analysis).
• Demonstrated excellence, or demonstrated potential for excellence, in teaching undergraduate-level policy classes (e.g. Introduction to American Public Policy, Policy Analysis).

• Evidence of or potential for strong external grant activity.
• A research agenda with emphasis in energy, climate, environment, health or related salient public policy area with an international or comparative focus.
• Evidence of successful teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels.

Search Chair:
Prof. Elizabeth Koebele, ekoebele

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Attach the following attachments to your application

2. Cover letter (2-3 pages) outlining qualifications and experience, research plans, teaching experience, and how you would contribute to the college’s mission .

3. A sample syllabus that you have constructed for a course appropriate to this position.

4. A research-based writing sample, such as a publication, dissertation chapter, or similar.

5. Names and Contact information for three professional references; letters will only be solicited from candidates who advance in the search.

Finalists will be asked to share recent teaching evaluations.

This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received, or a hiring decision has been made. The search committee will begin reviewing applications on Oct. 1, 2026.