The Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences welcomes applications for a full-time, tenure track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor of Political Science. Appointments are set to begin no later than August 2023.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Faculty typically teach 12 hours per semester (undergraduate), including a combination of service courses, upper-level offerings (including lab-based courses), and courses in their specialty area.
- Faculty are expected to engage in professional development and scholarly pursuits and involve undergraduate students in these endeavors.
- Faculty are expected to contribute to the department, University, and profession through appropriate service obligations, including the advising of students and committee service.
- Teach undergraduate political science courses as assigned.
- Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Evaluate and grade students’ class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
- Collect and analyze data for program and university assessment.
- Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
- Compile, administer, and grade examinations.
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
- Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues, to include internship placements.
- Develop and use multimedia course materials and other current technology, such as online courses.
- Perform administrative duties as needed.
- Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
- Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist department chair with continual program development.
- Participate in unit meetings and other university-wide activities/committees.
- Other duties as outlined in the Faculty Handbook.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Doctorate preferred. ABD will be considered.
- Training, experience, and interest in political science.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and oral and written communication skills.
- Previous successful work experience with culturally diverse populations a plus.
- Cope effectively with adversity and demonstrate leadership skills that promote cooperation.
- Willingness to seek external funding/grants.
