Job description

Gettysburg, PA

Department: Political Science

Job Type: Tenure-Track position

Is Tenure Track: Yes

Job Summary

The Department of Political Science at Gettysburg College invites applications for a tenure-track position in American Politics at the assistant professor rank beginning in August 2026. The department seeks candidates in the subfield of American Politics specializing in judicial politics, law, and/or courts. The successful candidate will teach an introductory course in American Politics and upper-level courses in their specialty. The successful candidate should have a commitment to teaching and advising in the liberal arts tradition. The department has a strong history of pre-law advising at the College, a responsibility that is available to interested faculty with expertise in judicial politics. The teaching load for this position is the equivalent of five courses (typically 2-3 or 3-2) over the academic year.

Gettysburg College is a highly selective liberal arts college located within 90 minutes of the Baltimore/Washington metropolitan area. Established in 1832, the College has a rich history and is situated on a 220-acre campus with an enrollment of over 2,200 students.

Qualifications

Candidates should have a Ph.D. (or be ABD) in Political Science or closely related field with a specialization in judicial politics, law, and/or courts. Teaching experience or promise of excellence in teaching is desirable. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate through their teaching, scholarship, and/or governance that they can contribute to the inclusivity of our community.

How to apply

Applicants should complete the online application. A cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research program, and statement of teaching goals in a liberal arts context should be submitted. As part of the teaching statement, we ask applicants to specify the courses that they would be prepared to teach, and we also ask applicants to elaborate on their experiences and plans for building an inclusive learning environment. Applicants should include the names and email addresses of three professional references, at least one of whom can speak to the applicant’s teaching effectiveness. After the applicant completes the online application, the professional references indicated will be contacted by Gettysburg College via email to submit letters of recommendation electronically. Review of applications will begin on September 19, 2025 and will continue until a successful candidate is found. Inquiries can be addressed to Professor Lindsay Reid at [email protected].

EEO Statement

Gettysburg College, an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal, state, local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and admission. The College prohibits discrimination and harassment, and provides equal opportunity without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital/familial status, possession of a General Education Development Certificate (GED) as compared to a high school diploma, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex, age, or genetic information in all aspects of employment, educational programs, activities, and admissions. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Gettysburg College prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex (i.e., which includes but is not limited to the prohibition of sexual misconduct and relationship violence, including sexual assault and harassment) in all of its educational programs and activities.

Posting Number: 20100218F