"Assistant Professor, Political Science – Liberal Arts"

The Department of Political Science at Duquesne University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor position in American politics. We are open to methodological approach and scholarly interests. The successful candidate will be able to teach an introductory course in American national government as well as courses in two of the following areas: 1) American political institutions; 2) political behavior (parties and interest groups; elections, campaigns, and voting; media and political communication) or 3) public administration and public policy. The successful candidate will be expected to continue the Department’s tradition of excellence in scholarship and undergraduate teaching to a diverse and dynamic student body.

Duquesne University is located in downtown Pittsburgh, PA. The city, frequently ranked as America’s most livable, according to Places Rated Almanac, enjoys rich educational, cultural, and recreational resources. Founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit, Duquesne University is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit. Its Mission Statement commits the University to "serving God by serving students – through commitment to excellence in liberal and professional education, through profound concern for moral and spiritual values, through the maintenance of an ecumenical atmosphere open to diversity, and service to the Church, the community, the nation and the world." We invite applicants for this position to learn more about our university and its Spiritan heritage by visiting https://www.duq.edu/social-impact/mission-and-spiritan-values/index.php. Those invited to campus for an interview may be asked how they see their talents contributing to the continued growth of our community and furthering its mission.

Alternately, the applicants may possess any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community. The Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the Mission of the University and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The Mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. from an accredited institution. The Search Committee will begin its review of applications on September 30, 2025, and will continue reviewing applications until the position is filled. It is strongly preferred that applicants have a Ph.D. by the start date. Applicants should submit: (1) a detailed cover letter describing research interests and teaching experience; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) a single best piece of scholarship no longer than 40 pages; (4) teaching evaluations, if available; and (5) three letters of recommendation to be submitted directly from references. Additional information may be required at a later date. All materials must be submitted via Interfolio. Start date is August 10, 2026. Contracts are nine months in duration. For additional information, please contact Dr. Jennie Schulze, schulzej@duq.edu.