Washington DC Program Coordinator & Assistant Teaching Professor of Political Science job opportunity at Pennsylvania State University.



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Pennsylvania State University Washington DC Program Coordinator & Assistant Teaching Professor of Political Science
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants .   Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see  Notice to Out of State Applicants . This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.   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.   BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.       BENEFITS Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.   For more detailed information, please visit our   Benefits Page.   CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here .   EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. 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