Overview
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Politics Department at the University of Dallas invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning fall 2026. The department seeks a candidate either (1) whose primary expertise is in the history of political thought, but who also has a strong background and teaching ability in at least one other subfield of political science; or (2) whose primary expertise is in American Politics, but who also has a strong background in the history of political thought. A Ph.D. is required. The teaching load is three courses per semester, Fall and Spring. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled, but for best consideration, applications should be received by December 15, 2025.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
● Teaching three courses per semester, with regular offerings at the undergraduate and graduate (MA and Ph.D.) levels.
● Regular scholarly productivity in peer-reviewed venues.
● Service to the department and the University (as needed).
● Advising undergraduates.
● Participating in undergraduate comprehensive exams and graduate qualifying and comprehensive exams.
● Mentoring Ph.D. students.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENT
· Ph.D. completed by the starting date of the position.
WHO WE ARE
The University of Dallas is a premier Catholic liberal arts university that seeks to educate the whole person, encouraging its students to pursue wisdom, truth and virtue as the proper and primary ends of education. All employees are expected to support the university’s Mission, which is informed by the Apostolic Constitution Ex corde Ecclesiae, the Catholic Church’s governing document on Catholic universities. The University of Dallas is known for its nationally ranked Core Curriculum, exceptional post-graduation outcomes, and some of the happiest students in the country.
APPLICATION
Candidates should submit a letter of interest clearly indicating the primary and secondary teaching field(s), a curriculum vitae detailing all academic and professional experience, graduate transcripts, at least three letters of recommendation, teaching evaluations and course syllabi, and one or more writing samples.
All applications should be submitted online at:
https://hr.udallas.edu/apply/
For questions regarding this position please contact Dr. Richard J. Dougherty, Chairman, Department of Politics, University of Dallas, 1845 E. Northgate Dr., Irving, TX 75062; doughr@udallas.edu (972-721-5043).
BENEFITS
UD provides competitive pay and benefits, including eligibility to participate in medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; employee events; a health and wellness program; a free fitness center; competitive leave programs; tuition waiver, tuition exchange for employees and their families; and matching retirement plan contributions.
The University of Dallas seeks to recruit, develop, and retain faculty, staff and administration of the highest caliber.
The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals who will enhance our community and advance our Mission.
About University of Dallas
The University of Dallas is a premier Catholic liberal arts university that seeks to educate the whole person, encouraging its students to pursue wisdom, truth and virtue as the proper and primary ends of education. All employees are expected to support the university’s Mission, which is informed by the Apostolic Constitution Ex corde Ecclesiae, the Catholic Church’s governing document on Catholic universities. The University of Dallas is known for its nationally ranked Core Curriculum, exceptional post-graduation outcomes, and some of the happiest students in the country.
The University of Dallas seeks to recruit, develop, and retain faculty, staff and administration of the highest caliber.
The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and encourages applications from individuals who will enhance our community and advance our Mission.