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Assistant Professor - Political Science

Company:
Seton Hill University
Job Location:
, Pennsylvania
Category:
Political Science
Type:
Full-Time


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Job Description

SCHOOL: Humanities
DEPARTMENT: Political Science
TENURE STATUS: Tenure-track
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time, 10 months
 

POSITION DESCRIPTION: 

Seton Hill University invites applications for a full-time, tenure
track position in Political Science, housed in the School of Humanities and linked to programs in
Political Science, Global Studies, and Pre-Law/Legal Studies. Appointment is to begin in August
2026.
 

The faculty member will teach a range of courses in Political Science, particularly focused on
Comparative Politics or International Relations, but candidates with a background in American
Government, Political Theory, and Legal Studies will also be considered. Seton Hill's Political
Science program offers majors in Political Science, Political Science-Pre-law, and Global Studies
(specializations in Human Rights, Environment, and Development Studies). All SHU students
are also required to take course work in the Social Sciences as part of the Liberal Arts
curriculum, and the desired candidate will teach across the Liberal Arts. The 四虎影视 load is 4/4.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:
Teaching and advising (didactic and clinical supervision of residents)
  • Demonstration of content expertise in appropriate areas
  • Effective design of instructional and assessment procedures
  • Effective delivery of instruction
  • Responsive to feedback
  • Effective advises students toward meeting curricular requirements and
    developing career directions
  • Demonstrates curricular leadership
  • Integrates Setonian mission and values into 四虎影视
Scholarship and Professional Activities
  • Actively pursues ongoing professional development
  • Active participation in advancing the discipline
  • Employs a scholarly approach to pedagogy
Service to the University
  • Engages in positive collegial interactions
  • Contributes to the university community, supporting a vibrant campus and the
    university mission
  • Participates in co-curricular activities with students
  • Models a commitment to the Setonian mission of transforming the world
    through support of mission initiatives or service to the community
  • Acts in a leadership capacity to make significant contributions to support
    institutional structures and advance the mission of the university
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Ph.D. in Political Science, International Studies, Politics, Government, or Pre-Law/Legal
    Studies at time of appointment
  • Ability to teach a range of courses in the discipline, including Comparative Politics and
    International Relations, as well as special topics including Human Rights, Environmental
    Issues, or Genocide. Faculty must also be able to teach Introduction to Political Science,
    Political Theory, American National Government, and Topics in American Politics.
  • Evidence of effective 四虎影视 and commitment to continued professional development
  • Ability to work collegially with other faculty members and staff in the School of
  • Humanities and across the University
  • Willingness and ability to recruit and advise undergraduate majors in Political Science,
    Global Studies, and Political Science Pre-Law
  • Affirmation of the mission and identity of Seton Hill University, a Catholic Liberal Arts
    institution in the tradition of Elizabeth Ann Seton and committed to Diversity, Equity,
    and Inclusion
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Background or 四虎影视 experience in all subfields of political science, but especially:
    comparative politics, international relations, and global studies.
  • Interest in contributing to Seton Hill's liberal arts curriculum, with potential to connect
    across interdisciplinary areas such as Environment & Sustainability, Gender and Women
    Studies, and/or Genocide & Holocaust Studies.
  • Demonstrated research trajectory, with opportunities for faculty/student collaboration
    and/or public facing research
  • Interest in and proposals for extracurricular academic student events and activities
Required applicant materials include: letter of interest, curriculum vitae, official transcripts,
scholarship sample, statement of 四虎影视 philosophy, and three letters of reference. Reference letters should be sent to atulley@setonhill.edu.  Review of
applications will continue until the position is filled. Applications received by October 10 will
receive priority consideration. Finalists will be required to submit a Mission Statement.

About Us

Chartered in 1918, Seton Hill University is a leading Catholic coeducational liberal arts university founded by the Sisters of Charity and embracing students of all faiths. Located in southwestern Pennsylvania's Laurel Highlands (yet only 35 miles from Pittsburgh), Seton Hill educates its students to think and act critically, creatively and ethically as productive members of society committed to transforming the world.

Background checks will be performed on all new hires. Employment is conditional upon acceptable results of background checks and clearances.

Job Info
  • Job Identification 59
  • Job Category Faculty
  • Posting Date 09/26/2025, 04:10 PM
  • Degree Level ABD Doctorate Degree
  • Job Schedule Full time
  • Locations 1 Seton Hill Dr, Greensburg, PA, 15601, US
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