Assistant Professor of Political Science AF7758
Contact: Dr. Peter Rudloff, peter.rudloff@okstate.edu. Work Schedule: TBD. Appointment Length: 9 months or less. Hiring Range: Commensurate with education and experience. Priority Application Date: October 15, 2026.
About the role
The Department of Political Science at Oklahoma State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Law and Politics starting August 2027.
Responsibilities
- Teaching responsibilities will be on a 2-2 load and consist of introductory, upper-level undergraduate courses, as well as graduate seminars offered either in person or online.
- The successful candidate will teach courses contributing to our Pre-Law option within the Political Science major and the Law and Legal Studies minor.
- We are also highly interested in candidates able to teach introduction to American Government.
About the department
The Department of Political Science is housed within the College of Arts and Sciences and offers B.S. and B.A. degrees, with degree options in campaigning, global politics, pre-law, and public policy. It also offers M.A. degrees in Politics and Policy Studies, as well as Peace, Conflict, and Security Studies.
About the university
Oklahoma State University is a Carnegie R1 research institution with a 130-year legacy as one of the nation’s model land-grant universities. Its beautiful Stillwater campus serves as the flagship of the OSU system, which enrolls more than 34,000 students. The College of Arts and Sciences offers exceptional strengths across the natural sciences, social sciences, and arts and humanities, complemented by institutional excellence in engineering, agriculture, and business. Together, these strengths support a collaborative intellectual environment and OSU’s longstanding commitment to research, teaching, and public engagement. Home to approximately 50,000 residents, Stillwater offers the welcoming atmosphere and affordability of a college town within an hour’s drive of two major metropolitan areas, Tulsa and Oklahoma City. The city benefits from a vibrant, university-centered intellectual and cultural community, with lectures, performances, exhibitions, Cowboy athletics, and traditions such as OSU’s signature Homecoming and Walkaround traditions. The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts brings internationally renowned artists and ensembles, including the New York Philharmonic, to Stillwater, while the OSU Botanic Garden, Block 34 park and amphitheater, Main Street, locally owned restaurants and breweries, parks, trails, and abundant outdoor recreation contribute to the city’s quality of life