Tenure-Track Professor of Political Science (Open Rank)

York College of Pennsylvania Inc.; Hallam (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

York College of Pennsylvania invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track political science position beginning Fall 2027. The successful candidate will join a student-centered department with 16 FT faculty and strong adjunct support, teaching across History, Political Science, Intelligence Analysis, Philosophy, and International Relations.

The role supports the expansion of the Political Science & Law 3+3 program, collaborates with the Institute for Public Policy, and emphasizes hands-on

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Political Science or closely related field; ABD candidates near completion will be considered.
• Ability to offer upper-level courses in American political institutions and/or American law, state and local government, and statistical methods in political science.
• Ability to offer introductory-level courses, such as American Government and/or Introduction to Political Science
• At least 1 year experience teaching in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Teach four 3-credit courses per semester (4/4 teaching load).
• Advise students in the Political Science and Political Science & Law 3+3 majors.
• Maintain an active scholarly agenda consistent with college and disciplinary standards.
• Service to the college.

Skills

Upper-level courses

Teaching experience

Research agenda development

Statistical methods

Education

Ph.D. in Political Science or closely related field

ABD candidates near completion

Job description

Position Summary

The Department of History and Political Science at York College ofPennsylvania (YCP) invites applications for a full-time,tenure-track position beginning in Fall 2027. The successfulcandidate will join a student-centered department. This departmentconsists of 16 FT faculty members who, along with excellent adjunctfaculty, teach in several majors including History, PoliticalScience, Intelligence Analysis, Philosophy, and InternationalRelations. All of these faculty are passionate about teaching andmentoring undergraduate students, and preparing graduates forregional and national employment opportunities. This appointmentcan be made at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professordepending on qualifications.

The successful candidate will help shape the future of civicengagement and pre-law education at York College of Pennsylvania asa driving force behind our American politics curriculum. In thisrole, you will teach and mentor motivated undergraduates, whileserving as a champion for our expanding Political Science & Law3+3 program-an accelerated pathway enabling students to earn both aBA and JD in six years. You will engage our students in challengingcoursework, prepare our students for successful careers, andempower the next generation of policy, legal, and public serviceleaders.

In keeping with YCP's signature focus on hands-on learning, youwould be able to collaborate with the Arthur J. GlatfelterInstitute for Public Policy and other campus entities, creatingopportunities to connect classroom theory with actionable communitysolutions through nonpartisan research, public events, and civicpartnerships. The position carries a 4/4 teaching load, you willengage students at every stage of their academic journey-inspiringnon-majors in general education courses like American Governmentand Introduction to Political Science, while delivering specializedupper-level seminars in American political institutions, Americanlaw, state and local government, and statistical methods.

YCP is located near the state capital in Harrisburg and within easyreach of Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C., givingfaculty and students ready access to government at the local,state, and federal levels.

Essential Functions

• Teach four 3-credit courses per semester (4/4 teachingload)
• Advise students in the Political Science and Political Science& Law 3+3 majors
• Maintain an active scholarly agenda consistent with college anddisciplinary standards
• Service to the college

Experience and Education Required

• Ph.D. in Political Science or a closely related field; ABDcandidates near completion will be considered.
• Ability to offer upper-level courses in American politicalinstitutions and/or American law, state and local government, andstatistical methods in political science.
• Ability to offer introductory-level courses, such as AmericanGovernment and/or Introduction to Political Science
• At least 1 year experience teaching in higher education.

Additional Information

York College of Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Non-Discriminatory. For a copy of York College's Annual Security Report, you may contact the Office of Campus Safety or visit the website: Annual Security Report .

Additional Information

York College of Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Non-Discriminatory . For a copy of YorkCollege's Annual Security Report, you may contact the Office ofCampus Safety or visit the website: Annual Security Report .