Tenure-Track Professor of Political Science (Open Rank)

Location York, PA Job Type Faculty, Full Time Job Number 202600119 Division School of the Arts, Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences Department History & Political Science Opening Date 10/26/2026 Closing Date 11/25/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Position Summary The Department of History and Political Science at York College of Pennsylvania (YCP) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position beginning in Fall 2027. The successful candidate will join a student-centered department. This department consists of 16 FT faculty members who, along with excellent adjunct faculty, teach in several majors including History, Political Science, Intelligence Analysis, Philosophy, and International Relations. All of these faculty are passionate about teaching and mentoring undergraduate students, and preparing graduates for regional and national employment opportunities.

This appointment can be made at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor depending on qualifications. The successful candidate will help shape the future of civic engagement and pre-law education at York College of Pennsylvania as a driving force behind our American politics curriculum. In this role, you will teach and mentor motivated undergraduates, while serving as a champion for our expanding Political Science & Law 3+3 program—an accelerated pathway enabling students to earn both a BA and JD in six years. You will engage our students in challenging coursework, prepare our students for successful careers, and empower the next generation of policy, legal, and public service leaders.

In keeping with YCP’s signature focus on hands-on learning, you would be able to collaborate with the Arthur J. Glatfelter Institute for Public Policy and other campus entities, creating opportunities to connect classroom theory with actionable community solutions through nonpartisan research, public events, and civic partnerships. The position carries a 4/4 teaching load, you will engage students at every stage of their academic journey—inspiring non-majors in general education courses like American Government and Introduction to Political Science, while delivering specialized upper-level seminars in American political institutions, American law, state and local government, and statistical methods. YCP is located near the state capital in Harrisburg and within easy reach of Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C., giving faculty and students ready access to government at the local, state, and federal levels.

Essential Functions

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 Experience and Education Required Ph.D. in Political Science or a 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 Experience teaching in higher education. Required Skills and Qualifications Application Instructions To ensure full consideration, please submit the following materials electronically: Cover letter articulating your teaching experience and research agenda Curriculum Vitae (CV) Unofficial graduate transcripts Contact information for three references Candidates invited to online interviews will be asked to submit a Teaching Statement.

The review of applications will begin immediately. Questions should be submitted to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Nick Anspach ([email protected]). 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 York College's Annual Security Report, you may contact the Office of Campus Safety or visit the website: Annual Security Report . We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees that includes, but is not limited to: health care, dental, vision, retirement, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, sick leave, tuition remission and tuition discount programs.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page . 01 Do you possess a doctorate with a focus in political science (or a closely related field), or expect to by August 2027? Yes No 02 Do you have two or more semesters of experience teaching in higher education? Yes No 03 Do you have two or more semesters of experience teaching or working in the field of American institutions and/or American Law? Yes No 04 Have you presented your research or scholarly work at a national association conference?

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