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Assistant/Associate Professor, Political Science & Master of Political Administration Program Coordinator
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Assistant/Associate Professor, Political Science & Master of Political Administration Program Coordinator
Texas A&M University System
Job Title Assistant/Associate Professor, Political Science & Master of Political Administration Program Coordinator Agency Texas A&M University - Texarkana Department CASE- Political Science Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Texarkana, Texas Job Type Faculty Job Description The full-time 9-month tenure track faculty position will be responsible for teaching 8-week online Public Administration graduate courses and other political science courses as needed and coordinating the online MPA program beginning August of 2026. Tenure is not transferable upon hire. Years in service might count toward tenure and promotion. Some remote work is possible. Duties include teaching a 3/3 course load, active scholarship agenda, and service to the University and local community. Eligibility to work in the U.S. is required at the time of hire. No pre-employment sponsorship is authorized for this position. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES - Teach and develop Public Administration courses. - Teach other Political Science classes as needed. - Coordinate the MPA program, including scheduling graduate classes in consultation with the Political Science Program Coordinator, overseeing the curriculum, developing new MPA classes and concentrations as needed, and assessing program and course learning goals. - Perform professional scholarly activities such as conference presentations and publications. - Participate in institutional and professional service. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Minimum Qualifications Assistant Professor Rank - Doctorate/PhD or ABD in Political Science with a Public Administration focus from an accredited institution. ABD will be considered at the rank of Lecturer if doctoral/terminal degree is not conferred by the hire date - Evidence of teaching in an accredited university setting or similar experience. - Ability to effectively teach 8-week online graduate courses in Public Administration. - Experience coordinating an academic program. - Experience producing scholarship related to Public Administration. Associate Professor Rank - Doctorate/PhD in Political Science with a Public Administration focus from an accredited institution. - Evidence of teaching in an accredited university setting or similar experience for at least five years. - Ability to effectively teach 8-week online graduate courses in Public Administration. - Experience coordinating an academic program for at least five years. - Experience producing scholarship related to Public Administration for at least five years. Preferred Qualifications - Ability to engage in service, such as collaboration with faculty members and participation in program, division, college, university, and professional activities. - Experience in instructional design and course development, including online teaching and active learning strategies. Other Requirements - Eligibility to work in the U.S. is required at the time of hire. No pre-employment sponsorship is authorized for this position. SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL: This position generally does not supervise employees. OPEN UNTIL FILLED. To apply: Upload your cover letter, CV/resume, Unofficial transcripts, and 3 professional reference's contact information with one reference being a supervisor/manager in the questionnaire section of your application. Please remember once you submit your application you will not be able to “revise” or upload any documents. If you have any questions about uploading or a revision to your application, you may contact HR@tamut.edu. 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. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Job Requirements
- Minimum Qualifications for Assistant Professor Rank: Doctorate/PhD or ABD in Political Science with a Public Administration focus from an accredited institution.
- ABD will be considered at the rank of Lecturer if doctoral/terminal degree is not conferred by the hire date.
- Evidence of teaching in an accredited university setting or similar experience.
- Ability to effectively teach 8-week online graduate courses in Public Administration.
- Experience coordinating an academic program.
- Experience producing scholarship related to Public Administration.
- Minimum Qualifications for Associate Professor Rank: Doctorate/PhD in Political Science with a Public Administration focus from an accredited institution.
- Evidence of teaching in an accredited university setting or similar experience for at least five years.
- Experience coordinating an academic program for at least five years.
- Experience producing scholarship related to Public Administration for at least five years.
- Preferred Qualifications: Ability to engage in service, such as collaboration with faculty members and participation in program, division, college, university, and professional activities.
- Experience in instructional design and course development, including online teaching and active learning strategies.
- Eligibility to work in the U.S. is required at the time of hire.
- No pre-employment sponsorship is authorized for this position.
Benefits
- All positions are security-sensitive.
- Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation.
- 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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