Visiting Assistant Professor of Public Administration
Visiting Assistant Professor of Public Administration
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Job Title
Visiting Assistant Professor of Public AdministrationAgency
Texas A&M University - Corpus ChristiDepartment
College Of Liberal ArtsProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Corpus Christi TexasJob Type
FacultyJob Description
The College of Liberal Arts is seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor of Public Administration. Teaching assignments may include classroom (face-to-face) hybrid and online classes. The successful candidate will show excellent and enthusiastic teaching skills and demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment. The incumbent will teach graduate level courses in the Master of Public Administration program and may need to contribute to the undergraduate teaching needs of the Political Science and/or Criminal Justice disciplines in the department. The area of specialization is open; however candidates must be able to contribute to teaching in the core of the MPA program which includes topics such as U.S. Government and Texas Institutions organizational theory research methods public budgeting and policy making.
The Department of Social Sciences (DSOC) is a multi-disciplinary department in the College of Liberal Arts that offers undergraduate degrees in Political Science and Criminal Justice and the graduate degree of Master of Public Administration. Through its contribution to the core curriculum Political Science is one of the largest generators of student credit hours for the university. The Criminal Justice program is one of the largest undergraduate majors on campus. The MPA program is the second largest graduate program in the College of Liberal Arts. DSOC faculty are leaders on campus in the community and in their disciplines. We value excellence and work daily to support the Universitys Islander Impact 2030 Overarching Goal to be nationally recognized for student success academic achievement research creative activity innovation and service excellence.
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a vibrant Hispanic and Minority Serving Doctoral Research Institution that proudly provides a solid academic reputation renowned faculty and highly rated degree programs since 1947. The University has a heritage of teaching excellence with innovation in research and community engagement as part of the distinguished Texas A&M System. With palm tree-lined pathways throughout the campus nearby natural wetlands a scenic hike-and-bike trail and a university beach Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is the only university in the nation located on its own island at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast.
Required Qualifications:
Doctoral degree in Public Administration or a closely related discipline from an accredited university. Advanced ABD will be considered; Degree must be conferred at the time of appointment.
The potential to teach in a variety of formats to include classroom hybrid and online courses.
Ability to teach in the core of the MPA program including topics such as U.S. Government and Texas Institutions Organizational Theory Research Methods Public Budgeting and Policy Making.
Ability to qualify for Graduate Faculty Status.
A completed application will include:
1. A letter of application addressing qualifications listed above including a statement on teaching excellence and research agenda
2. A curriculum vitae
3. Three professional references including name address title telephone number and email addresses
4. Copies of transcripts of graduate coursework
The job posting will remain open until July 10th 2025. Application reviews will begin immediately following.
All positions are security-sensitive. 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/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Employment Type
Full-Time
