Washington DC Program Coordinator & Assistant Teaching Professor of Political Science

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POSITION SPECIFICS The Department of Political Science at the Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a full-time non-tenure line Assistant Teaching Professor to serve as the Program Coordinator based permanently in Washington D.C. to administer its new Semester in Washington Program. Responsibilities include locating governmental and non-governmental internship opportunities and developing relationships with potential internship hosts. Participates in the recruitment and selection of students for the program, assists students with application and interview preparations, provides guidance to students in selecting appropriate internship opportunities, and evaluates students' progress in their internships through outreach to sponsors. Responsible for arranging student housing, classroom facilities and managing other logistics related to students living and working in Washington, DC. Offers support to students on-site and assists with personal, professional, and academic issues. Collaborate with the Program’s director and the Career Enrichment Network in the College of the Liberal Arts to arrange a schedule of extracurricular events each semester that may include professional development seminars, tours of government and non-government work sites, and activities with alumni. Responsibilities also include teaching a course related to students’ professional development as well as an in-person or online substantive political science or public policy course. This job is permanently located in Washington, D.C. Must live in or relocate to the Washington, D.C. area. The position may require occasional local and out-of-state travel, and working evenings and weekends, as necessary. Additional Details: Requires a Ph.D. in Political Science or a related field by appointment date. Experience working with students to support their career readiness and professional development, including through experiential learning opportunities is desired. Starting date is October 15, 2025, with flexibility. Interested candidates must submit an online application and upload the following application materials: a letter of interest, CV or resume, a list of three references with contact information, and a teaching statement/philosophy. Inquiries may be directed to Marie Hojnacki, Inaugural Director, Washington Center Initiative and Associate Head of Political Science (meh11@psu.edu). The College of the Liberal Arts is committed to offering professional growth and promotional opportunities for non-tenure-line faculty appointments. Information on faculty ranks and progression can be found at https://policy.psu.edu/policies/ac21 Visit our website at https://polisci.la.psu.edu/ for more information on our department. 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