"Professor of American Public Law, open rank"

The Political Science and Law, Justice, & Society programs at Dickinson College invite applications for a full-time, open-rank professorship in American Public Law. Successful applicants will have research and teaching interests in public law, law and society, and/or the United States court system. The successful candidate will direct Dickinson’s Law, Justice, & Society program. This position carries a five-course (annual) teaching load, which includes capacity an introductory level course in either American government or political philosophy, with a one-course release in both of the first two years at Dickinson, to prioritize program management. The department expects the successful candidate to conduct high-quality research while maintaining high standards of teaching excellence. Ph.D. must be in hand by September 2026; strong preference will be given to advanced assistant professors or mid-career tenured faculty, and those with demonstrated ability to provide vision for and management of the Law, Justice & Society major.

Dickinson College is a highly selective four-year, independent liberal arts college with 2300 students. It is located 20 minutes west of Harrisburg and is a two-hour drive from Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia. Students, faculty, and staff often enjoy the food, art, entertainment, and cultural enrichment of these major hubs and/or New York City. The ability to create inclusive learning environments for an increasingly diverse student body will be an important characteristic of the successful candidate. Applicants may highlight their ongoing or anticipated contributions to promoting equity and inclusion in their materials.

Interested candidates should apply for this position electronically via https://jobs.dickinson.edu. Review of applications will begin October 1, 2025. Candidates should submit via QUEST (online application system) at https://jobs.dickinson.edu; please include a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a graduate transcript, three letters of recommendation, a statement of teaching philosophy, sample syllabi, and teaching evaluations or other evidence of teaching effectiveness.

Review of applications will begin at the start of October and will continue until the position is filled. Please address questions to the department chair, J. Toby Reiner at: reinerj@dickinson.edu. Dickinson College is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, administrative staff, and student body. We strive to foster an inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive together. Accordingly, we encourage applications from all qualified persons.

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. must be in hand by September 2026; strong preference will be given to advanced assistant professors or mid-career tenured faculty, and those with demonstrated ability to provide vision for and management of the Law, Justice & Society major

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