Job Title Assistant Professor (Political Science)
Agency Prairie View A&M University
Department Division of Social Sciences
Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate
Job Location Prairie View, Texas
Job Type Faculty
Job Description The Political Science Program at Prairie View A&M University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. A Ph.D. in Political Science or related field is required. The successful candidate will join a community of faculty possessing a strong commitment to quality teaching, maintaining an active, forward-thinking research agenda, and performing service to the university, community, and profession. The teaching load is typically 9 credit hours per semester (fall and spring).
Applicants must have an academic background/ability to teach courses in political science including political theory/political thought. Candidates are expected to show commitment to excellence in teaching, maintain classroom management and effectiveness, and be responsive to student needs. Teaching with innovative pedagogies is desired.
Scholarly responsibilities include maintaining an active research agenda yielding regular publications in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings, making professional presentations, and pursuing and obtaining internal and external grant funding. Published research is expected and is a requirement for tenure and promotion. Candidates are expected to actively participate in service relevant to the Political Science Program, the Brailsford College of Arts & Sciences, and the University. Prairie View A&M University is committed to building a strong faculty and strongly encourages applications from members of all underrepresented groups.
Responsibilities: - Effectively teach survey courses in American and Texas Government and upper division courses in the candidate's specialty.
- Maintain online teaching certification credentials and offer asynchronous online and hybrid courses.
- Participate in Program-level duties such as academic assessment, student advising, student development, and curriculum enhancement.
- Seek external and internal grant funding.
- Maintain an active research agenda, leading to peer-reviewed publications and conference proceedings.
- Perform service beneficial to the Department, the College, and the University, as well as the community (locally, regionally, and globally) and the profession.
Required Education and Experience: - Ph.D. in Political Science.
- Three years of teaching experience in higher education.
- Demonstrated ability to teach political science courses in political theory/political thought.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities - Word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications: - Experience teaching political science courses in political theory/political thought.
- Experience teaching American Government and Texas Government survey courses.
- Experience developing and teaching online courses
- Experience conducting program assessment
- Experience in academic advisement.
- Demonstrated ability to teach Scope and Methods in Political Science.
- An active scholarship/research program.
Special Requirements: - All candidates are encouraged to describe in their application how they will engage in fostering a Prairie View culture that prides itself on producing productive students ready to engage in a globally competitive environment.
Job Posting Close Date: Required Attachments: Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either "Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter" on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the "Resume/CV" or Resume/Cover Letter" attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
Application Submission Guidelines: All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.
The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or should you need assistance with the online application process.
Background Screening Guidelines: All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
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