Faculty: School of Arts & Humanities - Asst. Professor of Political Science

Cedarville University • Cedarville, OH

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About The Position

Working at Cedarville University is more than a job, it's a calling. A call to help equip students to go into the world and do great things for the Kingdom. A call to use the gifts God has given you to make the most of every day. A call to work as unto the Lord. God is doing great things at Cedarville University and we are excited for you to be part of it. Cedarville University and our School of Arts and Humanities seeks an Assistant Professor of Political Science within the Department of History and Government for Fall 2026. The position is tenure track-eligible. Rank is commensurate with experience and credentials. Expertise in American Politics is required, with an ability to teach Public Administration, Public Policy, Constitutional Law, and/or quantitative methods preferred. All candidates will be responsible for a general education course in Government, as well as upper-level offerings within their area of expertise. Candidates will be asked to teach from a distinctively Christian worldview.

Requirements

• Terminal degree: PhD (ABD candidates will be considered) or JD with relevant career experience
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work as a team member
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Documented successful teaching and scholarship experience
• Commitment to biblical integration in and out of the classroom
• Qualified applicant must be a born-again Christian with a personal commitment to Jesus Christ
• Qualified applicant must agree with and be willing to abide by Cedarville University's Doctrinal Statement, Community Covenant, and General Work Place Standards

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in Public Administration, Public Policy, Constitutional Law, and/or quantitative methods

Responsibilities

• Twenty-four semester credit hours of teaching responsibility, or the equivalent, each academic year of two semesters
• Maintain academic credentials and discipline-specific research/methodology/pedagogy
• Working knowledge of biblical texts and appropriate discipline-specific integration
• Academic advising and counsel to students within an academic discipline
• Committee membership and professional activity

Benefits

• An excellent and comprehensive employee benefits program for eligible employees and their families
• Meaningful Christian community and fellowship among students, faculty, and staff
• A beautiful, well-maintained campus with modern facilities in the serene, family-oriented town of Cedarville, Ohio
• Free access to our first-class Athletic and Recreation Facilities
• Free employee parking
• Free access to Centennial Library campus resources
• Campus Bookstore and Campus Dining Hall discounts
• Opportunities to foster growth through chapel and other university-sponsored events
• Opportunities to share the gospel worldwide through Global Outreach mission trips

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree