Job description
Posting Number: 20251246F
Location
Villanova, PA
Work Schedule: full-time/9-months
Department: 142-Political Science
Position Summary
The Department of Political Science at Villanova University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 2026. The successful candidate will have broad training in American national institutions and the presidency as their primary research interest. While we are not looking for a scholar of Congress or the federal judiciary, candidates with a secondary research interest in some other area of American national institutions (e.g., the federal bureaucracy as a whole or specific departments/agencies within the bureaucracy) are especially welcome to apply. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in their areas of specialization at both the undergraduate and graduate level. While the successful candidate will also be expected to teach an undergraduate research design course, we are not seeking someone principally trained as a methodologist.
Applicants must apply online at https://jobs.villanova.edu. The online application should include a detailed letter of application indicating your interest in and suitability for the position, statements of teaching philosophy and research interests, curriculum vitae, official graduate and undergraduate transcripts, three letters of recommendation, two short writing samples, two syllabi (if available), and evidence of teaching effectiveness. All materials must be received by September 12, 2025.
Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.
For a more detailed description of the Department of Political Science, please consult https://www1.villanova.edu/univer sity/liberal-arts-sciences/programs/political-science.html.
Duties and Responsibilities
Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate (MA) courses. Teaching duties include a 3-2 teaching load for the first three years. After a successful Third Year Review, a one-semester sabbatical is available in the fourth year, and the 3-2 teaching load may be continued for another three years contingent on a successful and promising record of scholarship.
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in hand is strongly preferred. ABDs will be considered; however, continued employment is subject to completion of the Ph.D. no later than August 15, 2026.
How to apply
Applicants must apply online at https://jobs.villanova.edu.
The online application should include:
- a detailed letter of application indicating your interest in and suitability for the position
- statement of teaching philosophy
- statement of research interests
- curriculum vitae
- official graduate and undergraduate transcripts
- three letters of recommendation. References will be contacted via email to submit confidential letters of recommendation when the application is submitted
- two short writing samples
- two syllabi (if available) submitted in the “Other Documents” section
- evidence of teaching effectiveness
All materials must be received by September 12, 2025.
While the Department is not conducting preliminary interviews at APSA, members of the search committee are available should a candidate have specific questions about the position. Candidates with such questions should contact Jessica Schwartz ([email protected]).
Closing Date (11:59pm ET)
09/12/2025
Salary Posting Information
Competitive
iversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University’s mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.
