The Department of Political Science at West Virginia University invites applications for a Teaching Assistant Professor with a specialization in National Security and Intelligence Analysis starting January 1, 2026. This is a 9-month, full-time, position with full benefits. Teaching Assistant Professor appointments have renewable terms of up to three years, with no limit on the number of terms. These positions are eligible for promotion (e.g., Teaching Assistant Professor to Teaching Associate Professor, etc.); however, promotion to senior ranks is not a requirement for institutional commitment and career stability. The teaching load is four courses or course equivalents per semester.
The Department of Political Science offers a full range of academic programs (B.A., M.A., and Ph.D.) and has 16 full-time faculty, 36 graduate students, and about 400 undergraduates, a majority of whom are in the Pre-Law Area of Emphasis. The department faculty are active in research on American and state politics, class politics, comparative elections, computational methods, conflict analysis, congressional politics, contentious politics, International Relations, political and economic inequality, public opinion, public policy, racial and ethnic politics, religion and politics, representation, and state courts. The department's methodologically rigorous doctoral program offers fields in American politics, comparative politics, international politics, and public policy. Additionally, the department houses the International Studies Program, which is an interdisciplinary undergraduate major focusing on national security, diplomacy, and development.
Responsibilities
We seek an outstanding and dedicated educator who will be responsible for teaching courses in Political Science and International Studies. The successful applicant may teach courses in: Introduction to Intelligence Analysis, Intelligence Analysis Methods, National Security, and additional relevant courses in the candidate's area of expertise. Additionally, the candidate will be responsible for the Open-Source Intelligence Exchange (OSIX) Lab and other experiential learning opportunities related to Political Science and International Studies. The applicant must maintain working relationships with the intelligence, foreign policy, and/or defense policy communities to draw insights, skills, and connections to facilitate student research and analysis to real-world application. The candidate will also contribute to advising and recruitment efforts in the Department and provide high-quality mentorship to undergraduate students. The teaching load is 4 courses or course equivalents per semester.
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