Entry Level Political Analyst Jobs
New grad political analyst jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work, research samples, or a policy portfolio can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Education and Science & Research, with employers like University of Central Oklahoma, University of North Texas, and Boston University hiring at this level now.
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Assistant Professor of Political Science
The Department of Political Science is seeking applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor with expertise in the Law/Judicial Politics to begin in Fall 2027.
The Department of Political Science consists of four full-time faculty who actively research and teach courses in American Politics, Law and Judicial Politics, Comparative Politics, and International Relations. In addition to offering a major and minor in Political Science, the department provides the foundational courses for minors in Law and Jurisprudence and houses the Pre-Law Advisement Program which includes an accelerated 3+3 Bachelor's to J.D. program with the University at Buffalo Law School, St. John's University School of Law and DePaul University School of Law.
The person hired in this position will maintain an active research agenda that advances the Department's program in the area of judicial politics. The successful candidate will be expected to teach classes that complement the Department's current offerings, develop new course offerings, and advise students. They must have the ability to effectively teach the department's undergraduate introductory course on the law, advanced undergraduate courses such as Constitutional Law and Civil Rights/Civil Liberties. as well as an advanced undergraduate class in their area(s) of expertise. The teaching load is three courses per semester. Finally, the person hired will also be expected to play an active role in the Pre-Law Advisement program as part of their service to the department, college, university and profession.
Required Qualifications
The candidate must provide evidence of the potential to develop an active research agenda, as well as evidence of and commitment to establishing an excellent record of teaching and mentorship/advising.
Preference will be given to candidates who hold both a Ph.D. and J.D., although those with either degree will be given full consideration
Please submit a cover letter, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, demonstration of teaching effectiveness, writing sample, and the names of three references.
Assistant Professor of Political Science
The Department of Political Science is seeking applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor with expertise in the Law/Judicial Politics to begin in Fall 2027.
The Department of Political Science consists of four full-time faculty who actively research and teach courses in American Politics, Law and Judicial Politics, Comparative Politics, and International Relations. In addition to offering a major and minor in Political Science, the department provides the foundational courses for minors in Law and Jurisprudence and houses the Pre-Law Advisement Program which includes an accelerated 3+3 Bachelor's to J.D. program with the University at Buffalo Law School, St. John's University School of Law and DePaul University School of Law.
The person hired in this position will maintain an active research agenda that advances the Department's program in the area of judicial politics. The successful candidate will be expected to teach classes that complement the Department's current offerings, develop new course offerings, and advise students. They must have the ability to effectively teach the department's undergraduate introductory course on the law, advanced undergraduate courses such as Constitutional Law and Civil Rights/Civil Liberties. as well as an advanced undergraduate class in their area(s) of expertise. The teaching load is three courses per semester. Finally, the person hired will also be expected to play an active role in the Pre-Law Advisement program as part of their service to the department, college, university and profession.
Required Qualifications
The candidate must provide evidence of the potential to develop an active research agenda, as well as evidence of and commitment to establishing an excellent record of teaching and mentorship/advising.
Preference will be given to candidates who hold both a Ph.D. and J.D., although those with either degree will be given full consideration
Please submit a cover letter, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, demonstration of teaching effectiveness, writing sample, and the names of three references.
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Entry Level Political Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level political analyst job?
Start by building a portfolio of real analytical work: policy memos, data visualizations, or research papers from coursework or internships. Employers at this level look for demonstrated research skills, familiarity with public data sources, and clear written communication. Internships with government agencies, think tanks, or campaigns are strong differentiators. Tailoring your resume to each posting and highlighting any hands-on policy or data work will give you a clear edge.
Which companies hire entry level political analysts?
Companies hiring entry level political analysts right now include University of Central Oklahoma, University of North Texas, and Boston University, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from government contractors, public affairs firms, advocacy organizations, and research institutions that bring on junior analysts to support policy teams and research projects.
Are there remote entry level political analyst jobs?
Yes, though on-site roles remain common at this stage. About 0% of entry level political analyst openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting demand from policy research firms and advocacy groups that operate distributed teams. Filtering by work setting when you search can help you narrow openings to formats that fit your situation.
Are these new grad political analyst jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior political analyst roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or academic project work in place of full-time history, or explicitly invites recent graduates to apply. A strong research portfolio or relevant coursework can substitute for professional experience in many of these openings.
Which industries hire the most entry level political analysts?
Entry Level political analyst roles concentrate in Education and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive junior hiring because they rely on ongoing policy research, legislative monitoring, and stakeholder analysis work that organizations staff with early-career analysts to build institutional capacity.