Political Science–Franciscan University

Society of Catholic Social Scientists; Steubenville (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Franciscan University of Steubenville invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track political science professorship beginning in August 2026. The ideal candidate will teach across American politics/government, political philosophy, American constitutional law, and international politics.

Primary emphasis is on undergraduate teaching with ongoing research and publication. Duties may include directing the program, advising students, and helping plan occasional department lectures on campus.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in political science is required.
• Undergraduate teaching focus with active research and publication.
• Commitment to Catholic mission and Franciscan values.

Responsibilities

• Teach across political science fields: American politics, political philosophy, constitutional law, and international politics.
• Potential directorship of the program and academic advising.
• Assist student extracurricular political science activities and guest lectures planning.
• Contribute to ongoing research and scholarly activity.

Skills

American politics

Political philosophy

American constitutional law

International politics

Education

Ph.D. in Political Science

Job description

The Department of History, Anthropology, and Political Science in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Franciscan University of Steubenville, Steubenville, Ohio invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position—professorial rank dependent on experience—to begin in August 2026. Franciscan University is an academically excellent and passionately Catholic university in the Franciscan tradition, located 24 miles west of Pittsburgh, Pa. International Airport.

The ideal candidate could teach across these fields in political science: American politics/government, political philosophy, American constitutional law, and international politics. Some knowledge of and interest in Catholic social teaching is also important. Must possess a Ph.D. in political science. Primary stress is on undergraduate teaching, but the candidate must also have a commitment to ongoing research and publication efforts and other scholarly activity. Previous track record of publications is helpful. Must firmly support the University’s strong Catholic mission and be faithful to the Church’s teachings. Duties may also include the directorship of the program, academic advising, advising student co-curricular political science club, and helping plan occasional Department-sponsored guest lectures on campus.

Franciscan University of Steubenville is an equal opportunity employer.