Assistant Professor – Public Law (Law and Courts) – University of Wyoming

Faculty Opportunity: Assistant Professor – Public Law (Law and Courts) – University of Wyoming

• Institution: University of Wyoming

• Academic Unit / Department: Department of Political Science, Politics, Public Affairs & International Studies

• Job Identification: 262601

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Regular, 9-Month, Tenure-Track Faculty

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor

• Specialization: Public Law / Law and Courts

• Salary / Remuneration: Approximately INR 80.59 lakh annually

• Location: Laramie, Wyoming, United States

• Work Mode: On-Campus

• Application Deadline: September 28, 2026 – Full Consideration Date

• Position Status: Open until filled

• Number of Openings: 1

• Sponsorship: May be available subject to applicable visa-fee requirements

Overview of Role

The University of Wyoming Department of Political Science invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in Law and Courts.

The successful candidate will contribute to the department’s American Politics and Public Law curriculum through teaching, research, student mentorship, and university service. The position requires an active research agenda in law, courts, and judicial politics.

Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Standard teaching load of 2/3, with possible course-release opportunities.

• Teach core courses including:

  • Constitutional Law: Rights and Liberties

  • Constitutional Law: Institutional Powers

  • Introduction to American & Wyoming Government

• Potentially teach:

  • American Government Senior Seminar

  • Public Law Senior Seminar

  • Politics and the Judicial Process

  • Legal Philosophy

  • Quantitative Methods

• Maintain an active national-level scholarly research agenda.

• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate Political Science students.

• Collaborate with faculty in American Politics and Public Law.

• Contribute to departmental, college, university, and state service.

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Political Science, J.D., or Ph.D. in a related field completed by the appointment date.

• Research specialization in Law and Courts.

• Ability to teach Constitutional Law and American Government.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty across the Public Law and American Politics curriculum.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to teach additional Public Law and American Politics courses.

• Ongoing scholarly and/or professional engagement.

• Experience advising and mentoring students.

• Familiarity with judicial politics research and methodologies.

• Ability to deliver courses through in-person, online, and hybrid formats where needed.

Benefits

• State retirement contribution exceeding 15% of gross salary.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

• Paid leave and university holidays.

• Tuition-waiver benefits for employees and eligible dependents.

• Wellness and employee-assistance programs.

Application Checklist & Required Documents

1. Cover Letter

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. Statement of Research

4. Statement of Teaching

5. Contact Information for Three References

All required materials must be submitted for the application to receive consideration.

Application Process

• Application Portal: https://eeik.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1

• Job ID: 262601

• Full Consideration Date: September 28, 2026

• The position will remain open until filled.

• Work authorization sponsorship may be available subject to the university’s stated visa-fee conditions.

Official Website: https://www.uwyo.edu/