Job Posting: Franciscan University of Steubenville, Political Science
Full-time Faculty Position in Political Science
The Department of Political Science in the School of Humanities and Social Science 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 2022. Franciscan University is an academically excellent and passionately Catholic university in the Franciscan tradition, located 24 miles west of Pittsburgh International Airport.
The candidate must have the academic background which will enable teaching across the fields of American politics/government and political philosophy. Ability to also teach in American constitutional law and law related to human life issues is also helpful. Some knowledge of and interest in Catholic social teaching is also important. Must possess a Ph.D. in political science or have completed it before starting the position. 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 willing to serve in a small political science program in a department that also houses other social science programs. Duties may also include academic advising, advising student co-curricular political science club, and helping plan occasional Department-sponsored guest lectures on campus.
To apply, please submit:
Materials may be submitted either electronically or through U.S. Mail to: Dr. Stephen M. Krason (Chairman, Political Science Search Committee) via Mrs. Carrie Libetti (clibetti@franciscan.edu or Academic Affairs, Franciscan University of Steubenville, Steubenville, Ohio 43952).
Applications will be accepted until December 15, 2021 and will be reviewed as soon as received and continue until the position is filled.
Franciscan University of Steubenville is an equal opportunity employer.
The Department of Political Science in the School of Humanities and Social Science 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 2022. Franciscan University is an academically excellent and passionately Catholic university in the Franciscan tradition, located 24 miles west of Pittsburgh International Airport.
The candidate must have the academic background which will enable teaching across the fields of American politics/government and political philosophy. Ability to also teach in American constitutional law and law related to human life issues is also helpful. Some knowledge of and interest in Catholic social teaching is also important. Must possess a Ph.D. in political science or have completed it before starting the position. 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 willing to serve in a small political science program in a department that also houses other social science programs. Duties may also include academic advising, advising student co-curricular political science club, and helping plan occasional Department-sponsored guest lectures on campus.
To apply, please submit:
- a cover letter;
- up-to-date CV;
- a statement of your teaching and research philosophy and how it conforms to the vision of Catholic education expressed in Ex corde Ecclesiae;
- a statement expressing your understanding and support for the mission of Franciscan University of Steubenville;
- three letters of reference;
- official transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended.
Materials may be submitted either electronically or through U.S. Mail to: Dr. Stephen M. Krason (Chairman, Political Science Search Committee) via Mrs. Carrie Libetti (clibetti@franciscan.edu or Academic Affairs, Franciscan University of Steubenville, Steubenville, Ohio 43952).
Applications will be accepted until December 15, 2021 and will be reviewed as soon as received and continue until the position is filled.
Franciscan University of Steubenville is an equal opportunity employer.