Assistant Professor of Political Science Position Available In Miami-Dade, Florida

Summary The Department of History and Political Science at Barry University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Political Science position, beginning in January 2026. The Department offers bachelor’s degrees in Political Science, International Studies, History, and Pre-law and is housed in the College of Arts & Sciences. The Department of History and Political Science seeks applicants with a specialization in American Government and the ability to teach Methodology. The full-time Assistant Professor of Political Science will teach 12 credits per semester, advise department majors, and contribute to department activities and functions. Barry University emphasizes excellent teaching in a student-focused, undergraduate environment. This is a 9-month position with a start date of 1/1/2026 Essential Functions Applicants must demonstrate teaching effectiveness, be an active student advisor, engage in productive scholarship, and cooperate with others for the good of the institution. Additional duties include supporting the Pre-Law program through advising and teaching, professional service within the department, university, and community, and ongoing contributions to research and scholarship. Qualifications/Requirements Minimum qualifications include a PhD in Political Science; ABD will be considered. Preferred qualifications include previous college-level teaching experience with Pre-Law or Legal Studies; the ability to teach geography or US history is an asset. Excellent communication skills, evidence of mentoring undergraduate research, and wide interest in history, law, and global affairs are essential. Applicants should submit a cover letter, application, statement of teaching philosophy, and a current curriculum vita. Applications should be submitted to Dr. Leah Blumenfeld, lblumenfeld@barry.edu, Chair, Department of History and Political Science, by August 5, 2025.

Benefits:

Barry University offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, paid time off and work/life balance initiatives such as wellness programs, spirituality in the workplace, and training and development. Barry University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Barry University is a private Catholic institution with a history of academic excellence. Founded in 1940 by the Adrian Dominican Sisters, Barry University now offers more than 100 undergraduate, master, professional, and doctoral degree programs. Barry University provides a nurturing environment built on strong values, mutual respect, and collaborative service to the community. The University seeks to recruit and retain a diverse group of student-centered faculty and staff who are dedicated to activities that enhance the quality of University life. The Barry experience fosters individual and communal transformation where learning leads to knowledge and truth, reflection leads to informed action, and a commitment to social justice leads to collaborative service. Barry University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability status or veteran status. This policy applies to students, employees, applicants and trustees with respect to participation in any program, benefit, activity or student/employment opportunity offered by the University. Every member of the University community is expected to uphold this policy as a matter of mutual respect and fundamental fairness in human relations. Every student of this institution has a responsibility to conduct himself/herself in accordance with this policy as a condition of enrollment. Further, every University employee has an obligation to observe Barry University policies and implementation of federal and state law as a term of employment. No person shall be retaliated against for reporting violations or concerns about prohibited discrimination or bias through appropriate University channels.