Assistant Professor of Political Science

Assistant Professor of Political Science

The Political Science Program at Penn State Behrend, has an opening for a full-time, tenure-line, assistant professor beginning in the Fall of 2022. We are seeking a colleague who envisions a career where both teaching and research are equally valued.

Responsibilities of the job include:

• Teaching undergraduate courses in areas of the candidate's expertise
  
• Maintaining an active research agenda that engages undergraduate students
  
• Advising students and providing service to the school, college, and University
  

Applicants must have:

• Completed an earned doctorate in political science or a closely related field by the appointment start date
  
• Research interests in public policy, preferably in the environment or public health
  

The successful candidate will be expected to teach the following:

• Introductory American politics course
  
• Courses in the politics of either Latin America, Africa, or South Asia
  

Applications will include:

• A cover letter expressing interest in the position
  
• A curriculum vitae
  
• Unofficial graduate transcript
  
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness
  
• Names and contact information for three references
  

The Political Science Program offers a BA degree and a minor in political science, as well as a minor in crime, law, and psychology. The major includes four options in politics and government, crime and law, international relations, and public policy. The program also sponsors a Public Policy Fund that organizes campus events open to the community, publicizes faculty research, and assists students with internships.

Penn State Behrend is an undergraduate and graduate college of The Pennsylvania State University. We are situated on a beautiful, wooded, 854-acre hillside campus with four academic schools (Business; Engineering; Humanities and Social Sciences; and Science.) With 5,000 students, we retain the ambience and the focus on teaching of a small college while having access to the research resources of a Big 10, R1 University. We seek faculty members who are committed both to teaching and scholarship and who value and support respect, diversity, and inclusiveness. We pride ourselves on offering our undergraduates real-life, open-laboratory, research experiences. The School of Humanities and Social Sciences has about 70 full-time faculty members, offers nine bachelor's degrees (Communication; Creative Writing; Digital Media, Arts, and Technology; Elementary and Early Childhood Education; English; General Arts and Sciences; History; Political Science; and Psychology) and one master's degree (Applied Clinical Psychology.) The school is also home to the languages and the arts. The school supports a growing, all-campus interest in research that addresses issues of women's health or energy & sustainability.

Erie, Pennsylvania, a metropolitan area on Lake Erie, with more than a quarter of a million people, is a major tourism, medical, industrial, and service area two hours from Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Buffalo. We offer four seasons with cultural, sports, and recreational resources available year ‘round. Our summers are known for festivals, miles of beaches, and water sports, while our winters provide ample opportunity for snow sports. Erie's cost of living is modest, housing is affordable, and there are four other colleges in the region.

Workforce diversity, cultural inclusiveness, and employment equity are deeply rooted in Penn State's historic mission. Just as we are committed to being a diverse educational environment, we are also committed to being a diverse working community. As a community, we endeavor to be a mixture of cultural backgrounds, life experiences, individual perspectives, and numerous other characteristics that add variety and vitality to the workplace.

Review of applications will begin on March 15 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants must apply online and submit all materials at the time of application. This position requires the successful completion of standard background check(s) in accordance with University policy.


Apply online at https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Academic/job/Penn-State-Erie-The-Behrend-College/Assistant-Professor-of-Political-Science_REQ_0000026598-1

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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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