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Boston College

Assistant Professor in American Public Law

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 07/10/2026

Location: Newton, MA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 5 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/16/2026

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A College Professor or Instructor teaches students beyond the high school level, including undergraduate and graduate students. Teaches subjects ranging from liberal arts (literature, history, languages) to sciences, mathematics, business, art., music or technology. Conducts research and supervises student research. Teaches at a public or private college, in a two year or four year degree program.

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Boston College:

Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences:

Political Science Location:

Chestnut Hill, MA Description:

The Boston College Political Science Department seeks to hire an assistant professor for a full-time, tenure-track position in American public law starting in late August 2027. We are looking for someone with a deep knowledge of law and courts who studies these topics within the broader political and institutional context. The person who fills this position will be expected to teach at least one undergraduate course on constitutional law, but will be free to teach other courses on legal topics or on American political thought at the undergraduate or graduate level. We expect candidates to have their PhD in hand no later than the summer of 2027.