University of Missouri-Columbia 
College of Arts and Science
Kinder Institute on Constitutional Democracy

Job Title

Assistant Professor (tenure-track) of U.S. Constitutional Law and Legal History

Job Description 

The Kinder Institute on Constitutional Democracy at the University of Missouri invites applications for an interdisciplinary, assistant professor tenure-track job in U.S. Constitutional Law and Legal History. Candidates from history, political science, and joint JD/PhDs are encouraged to apply, though all applicants should have PhD in hand by 1 August 2026. Depending on their expertise, the holder of this position will have an academic home in either the Department of History or the Truman School of Government and Public Affairs. The search committee is looking for candidates whose research and teaching focuses on 
the constitutional development, public law, and legal history of the United States in the chronological period 1750-1865. A willingness to contribute to student programs at the Kinder Institute is required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Ph.D. in History or Political Science by time of appointment.
• Candidates should have an established research trajectory, commensurate with career stage, as well as college-level teaching experience. 

Application Materials 

Please apply online at: https://hr.missouri.edu/job-openings (Job Opening ID 57333). Use the online application and be prepared to upload your cover letter, CV, list of three reference contacts, and chapter or article length writing sample. The cover letter should include statements on both your research and teaching. Applicants may contact the Chair of the Search Committee, Kinder Institute Associate Director Dr. Billy Coleman colemanw@missouri.edu) with any questions about the job duties. Contact Andrew Longley 
(Andrew.longley@umsystem.edu) for any questions about the application process. Deadline for applications is October 22; the position will remain open until filled.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278. 

About University of Missouri-Columbia

The University of Missouri (MU or Mizzou), located in Columbia, has an enrollment of more than 30,000 students and is Missouri’s largest public research university. Mizzou is also the flagship campus of the four-campus University of Missouri System and one of only five universities nationwide with law, medicine, veterinary medicine, and a nuclear research reactor on one campus. A member of the prestigious Association of American Universities since 1908, Mizzou is considered one of the nation’s top-tier institutions.

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