Professor of Government—American Politics
Professor of Government—American Politics
Patrick Henry College seeks a professor of government (rank negotiable) to begin in the fall of 2025. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and research and possess a strong biblical worldview that aligns with historic orthodox Christian teachings. The ideal candidate will have an earned Ph.D. in Government or Political Science with the ability to provide leadership to PHC’s vibrant American Politics and Policy program and teach a variety of courses in American Politics including Congress, Presidency, Campaigns and Elections, Public Policy, and State and Local Government. Candidates should be evangelical Christians, in full agreement with the College’s Statement of Faith and Biblical Foundations Statement, and supportive of the College’s Mission, Vision, and Educational Philosophy.
PHC is a private, nondenominational, SACS and TRACS-accredited institution located near Washington, D.C., in Purcellville, Virginia. The classical liberal arts—wed to a strong biblical foundation—are at the heart of the College’s educational philosophy. This approach is evidenced by the College’s unique sixty-three-credit core curriculum. PHC is known for its talented and highly motivated students and for its high academic quality.
The position is subject to the College’s verification of credentials along with other information required by law and PHC’s policies, including the successful completion of a background check. Compensation is competitive. Review of applications will begin immediately.
To apply, submit a cover letter addressed to Dr. Mark T. Mitchell, Dean of Academic Affairs, along with curriculum vitae, a list of three references (one pastoral), a sample of scholarship (if available), and a personal statement of faith including an explanation of how faith shapes your teaching in the classroom. Please also include teaching evaluations or evidence of successful teaching if available. Application materials should be submitted to jobs@phc.edu.
Professor of Policy Debate
Patrick Henry College seeks an adjunct Professor of Policy Debate to teach a course on Forensics and coach PHC’s Policy Debate team. The class meets once a week and coaching includes several In-House & Travel Tournaments that require occasional weekend and travel commitments. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and possess a strong biblical worldview. The ideal candidate will have an earned advanced degree in Law, Government, or Communications with previous experience in debate competitions. PHC is recognized as one of the top forensics programs in the nation.
Candidates should be evangelical Christians, in full agreement with the College’s Statement of Faith and Biblical Foundations Statement, and supportive of the College’s Mission, Vision, and Educational Philosophy.
PHC is a private, nondenominational, accredited institution located near Washington, D.C., in Purcellville, Virginia. The classical liberal arts—wed to a strong biblical foundation—are at the heart of the College’s educational philosophy. This approach is evidenced by the College’s unique sixty-three-credit Core Curriculum. PHC is known for its talented and highly motivated students and for its high academic quality.
The position is subject to the College’s verification of credentials along with other information required by PHC’s policies, including the successful completion of a background check. Review of applications will begin immediately.
To apply, submit a cover letter addressed to Howard Schmidt, Executive Vice President, along with curriculum vitae, a list of references (one pastoral), and a personal statement of faith including an explanation of how faith shapes your teaching in the classroom. Application materials should be submitted to jobs@phc.edu.
Professor of Physics
Patrick Henry College is seeking an adjunct professor of physics. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and possess a strong biblical worldview that aligns with historic orthodox Christian teachings. The ideal candidate will have an earned Ph.D. in physics (including sub-disciplines within physics) and the ability to teach undergraduate physics laboratory courses.
Candidates should be evangelical Christians, in full agreement with the College’s Statement of Faith and Biblical Foundations Statement, and supportive of the College’s Mission, Vision, and Educational Philosophy.
PHC is a private, nondenominational, SACS and TRACS-accredited institution located near Washington, D.C., in Purcellville, Virginia. The classical liberal arts—wed to a strong biblical foundation—are at the heart of the College’s educational philosophy. This approach is evidenced by the College’s unique sixty-three-credit Core Curriculum. PHC is known for its talented and highly motivated students and for its high academic quality.
The position is subject to the College’s verification of credentials along with other information required by law and PHC’s policies, including the successful completion of a background check. The position is pending final approval. Review of applications will begin immediately.
To apply, submit a cover letter addressed to Dr. Mike Jackson, Chair of the Department of Applied Liberal Arts, along with curriculum vitae, a list of two references (one pastoral), a sample of scholarship (if available), and a personal statement of faith including an explanation of how faith shapes your teaching in the classroom. Please also include teaching evaluations or evidence of successful teaching if available. Application materials should be submitted to jobs@phc.edu.
Professor of Spanish
Patrick Henry College, a Christian liberal arts institution in Purcellville, VA., is recruiting an adjunct professor to teach beginning and intermediate Spanish (I and III fall semester, II and IV spring semester; all sections are held TR nights from 6 pm – 9:15 pm).
Qualifications: M.A. or Ph.D. in Spanish. Significant teaching experience is preferred; candidates should be committed to excellence in language instruction.
Candidates should be evangelical Christians, in full agreement with the College’s Statement of Faith and Biblical Foundations Statement, and supportive of the College’s Mission, Vision, and Educational Philosophy.
Candidates must work well in an academically rigorous environment with highly motivated students. Candidates should have a strong commitment to teaching undergraduates in a classical liberal arts institution.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter together with curriculum vitae, a list of three references (one pastoral), a personal statement of faith including an explanation of how you integrate faith and teaching in your classroom. Also include teaching evaluations or evidence of successful teaching if available. Application materials should be submitted to jobs@phc.edu.
