Assistant Professor Political Science
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Job Title
Assistant Professor Political ScienceAgency
Texas A&M University KingsvilleDepartment
Department Of Hist Political Sci & PhiProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Kingsville TexasJob Type
FacultyJob Description
Job Summary
The Department of History Political Science and Philosophy seeks applicants for a fulltime tenuretrack faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Political Science and should have focus on Comparative Politics with an emphasis on European politics or Central/South American politics.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities will include teaching four 3 credithour undergraduate courses per semester. This will include three introductory American Government courses and one upperdivision undergraduate course in an area of specialization. In time the candidate will also teach an introductory course in Texas Government. In addition responsibilities will include an active program of research and publication commitment to mentoring undergraduate students and Departmental/Universitylevel service including committee work. Active and demonstrable participation in the Universitys recruiting and retention functions will be a key responsibility.
Teach 8 undergraduate courses per year 4 per semester) typically including three introductory courses in American and/or Texas Government and an upperdivision undergraduate course in the areas of ones professional specialization
Develop and maintain a program of focused research and publishing including publication in peerreviewed journals and presentations at professional conferences
Participate in Departmental and University student recruitment and retention
Participate in committee work both inside and outside the Department as required
Obtain external funding to support research and outreach fields (where appropriate to that candidates area of expertise)
Minimum Qualifications
PhD from an accredited institution or university in Political Science or a closely related discipline and demonstrable expertise within the field(s).
Preferred Qualifications
Evidence of or potential for excellence in research and service; undergraduate teaching; interdisciplinary collaboration; and community outreach.
Demonstrated experience reflecting passion for teaching particularly students at the undergraduate level.
Evidence of or potential for strong student engagement activities aimed at recruitment and retention
Experience with online or hybrid teaching formats.
Application Instructions
Interested applicants should submit an application packet containing:
1. A letter of application stating interest in the position and qualifications relative to the credentials outlined in the Job Description
2. A single page statement of teaching philosophy including evidence of teaching excellence
3. A single page statement outlining research interests
4. Curriculum vitae (CV)
5. Copies of academic transcripts
6. List of three professional references including contact information.
To ensure full consideration all application materials should be submitted electronically via Workday: www.tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs/TAMUKExternal.
A background check is required prior to employment for this position. In addition the selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript(s) from each degreegranting institution before an offer can be made. Degrees earned from institutions outside of the United States are required to be evaluated and certified for equivalency to a Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) degree and other higher education degrees.
The anticipated employment start date is August 2025.
For more information contact:
Michael Houf PhD
Chair Dept of History Political Science and Philosophy
MSC 165 Texas A&M UniversityKingsville
Kingsville TX 78363
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All positions are securitysensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Employment Type
Full-Time
