Description

The Department of Government at Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) is accepting applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position for the 2026-2027 academic year. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in Public Administration, Public Policy, Political Science, or a related field from an accredited institution by the time of appointment. The application deadline has been extended to December 15, 2025. The position starts in August 2026.

The position serves the Master's of Public Administration and the undergraduate political science program. It requires the ability to develop and teach fully online classes. Candidates should be, or have the potential to be, a high-quality teacher and an active scholar. The successful candidate will teach graduate and undergraduate classes, including courses related to public administration and Introduction to American Government, in a 12-hour-per-semester teaching load. The successful candidate will also develop and maintain an active scholarly agenda, conduct academic advising, and participate in service to the department, university, and community. In addition, membership and participation in state, regional, national, or international professional organizations are recommended.

The University places a high priority on being a leader in the responsible use of artificial intelligence and in building such capacity in our students. The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge of artificial intelligence pertinent to the discipline and/or a willingness to pursue professional development to acquire such expertise.

Application Instructions

Apply online through the EKU Careers website (Job #: 496880): https://careers.eku.edu/jobs/search

Applicant documents include:

• Cover Letter
• Vitae
• Copies of unofficial transcripts
• Contact Information for 3 Professional References

Applicants are also highly encouraged to submit teaching evaluations from prior courses and statements of their philosophy of teaching.

Review of applications will begin on December 15, 2025. Questions about the position can be directed to Jeongwoo Kim at Jeongwoo.Kim@eku.edu.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Ph.D. in Public Administration, Public Policy, Political Science, or a related field from an accredited institution at the time of appointment. (ABDs are encouraged to apply. However, a doctoral degree in a related field is required at the time of appointment.)
• Experience: Knowledge of current practices in professional communication and social media
• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Active and effective listening skills
• Ability to collaborate with peers and students
• Ability to understand and adapt to current trends in professional communication

Preferred Qualifications

Evidence of potential ability in academic assignments and/or professional contributions and activities.

Job Duties

Maintain a 12-hour-per-semester teaching load, teaching courses as assigned at the times and in the locations necessary to meet the needs of EKU students - (Essential)

• Utilize effective teaching methods, innovative teaching techniques, and teaching modalities, and multiple evaluation and assessment procedures as a means to help meet the needs of EKU students - (Essential)
• Demonstrate the ability to teach, develop, and implement courses related to one’s curricular area - (Essential)
• Develop and maintain an active research agenda - (Essential)
• Keep up to date with one’s field and curricular areas by reading and reviewing current scholarly or creative works and by attending conferences, seminars, workshops, courses, and faculty development activities - (Essential)
• Advise students in fulfilling program, departmental, college, and university committee assignments - (Essential)

Sponsorship

This position may be considered for visa sponsorship.

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.