Lecturer I (Political Science)

Agency

Department

The Division of Social Sciences at Prairie View A&M University invites applications for the non-tenure-track position of Lecturer I in the Political Science Program. The Division seeks candidates who are committed to excellence in teaching research and service to the University. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for teaching American and Texas government courses but may be assigned upper-division courses in their particular academic specialty if dictated by enrollment needs.

The salary is determined in accordance with the Universitys compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates education and experience within the assigned salary range for this position.

Responsibilities:

• Responsibility for teaching Political Science courses.

• Responsible for keeping records posting grades (mid-term & final) submitting attendance reporting and mentoring/advising students.

• Attend University-sponsored activities such as general student assembly student recruitment fairs graduation convocations and and related events.

• Serve on Division College and University committees.

• Participate in Program-level duties such as academic assessment student development and curriculum enhancement.

• Engage in professional development activities perform services beneficial to the Department the College and the University as well as the community (locally regionally and globally) and the profession.

• Perform other duties assigned by the POSC program coordinator and/or department head.

Required Education & Experience:

• MA in Political Science or related field with 18 graduate semester credit hours.

• One year of full-time teaching experience in higher education.

• Obtain PVAMUs online teaching certification credentials and provide online and hybrid courses as required.

• Experience participating in program-level duties such as academic assessment student development and curriculum enhancement.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Word processing spreadsheet and database applications.

• Admissions functions of higher education.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Effectively teach survey courses in American and Texas Government and upper division courses in the candidates specialty.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Political Science or Public Administration.

• More than one year of full-time teaching experience in higher education.

• Experience teaching American Government and Texas Government survey courses.

• Experience developing and teaching online courses.

• Demonstrated ability to teach Legal Studies and Research Methods.

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.