Director of MPPA Program & Tenure-Track Political Science

York College of Pennsylvania Inc.; York (York County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

York College of Pennsylvania invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position in political science to serve as the Director for the MPPA graduate program beginning Summer 2027. The successful candidate will shape the future of this master’s program and engage with local policy communities in Central Pennsylvania.

Located near Harrisburg, the role combines graduate leadership with teaching in political science, public policy, and government.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Political Science or a closely related field by the start of the appointment.
• Minimum of 1 year of administrative experience, preferably directing one or more programs.
• Ability to offer upper-level courses in Public Policy and/or State and Local Government.
• Ability to offer introductory-level courses, such as American Government and/or Introduction to Political Science.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience teaching in higher education.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience teaching at the masters level.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience teaching in a variety of modalities (in-person, hybrid, online).

Responsibilities

• Teach five 3-credit courses, at least three at the graduate level, across fall, spring, and summer (2/2/1 teaching load).
• Maintain an active scholarly agenda consistent with college and disciplinary standards.
• Lead graduate recruitment initiatives by nurturing and expanding community partnerships.
• Admit, orient, and advise students in the MPPA Program.
• Manage graduate class scheduling and coordination of instructors.
• Participate in graduate initiatives led by the Director of Graduate and Professional Programs.
• Engage in additional service to the college, as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication

Education

Ph.D. in Political Science or closely related field

Job description

York College of Pennsylvania invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position in political science to serve as the Director for the MPPA graduate program beginning Summer 2027. The successful candidate will shape the future of this master’s program and engage with local policy communities in Central Pennsylvania.

Located near Harrisburg, the role combines graduate leadership with teaching in political science, public policy, and government.