Summary:
The Department of Social Sciences at Alabama A&M University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant or associate professor level. A senior faculty may be considered at a higher professional rank. As the department prepares to introduce a graduate program in Public Administration, the ideal applicant for this position must also have additional credentials and professional experience in the Public Administration field both as a practitioner and academician.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Teach undergraduate political science courses. The teaching load consists of four (4) undergraduate classes each semester.
Provide university and professional service, inclusive of service on departmental, school, and university committees, and student advisement.
The faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area department chair and program coordinator; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; advising students; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in his/her regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review;
Serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the department chair; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of a faculty member as outlined in the faculty handbook.
Must have some publication and a progressive research agenda.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Minimum Position Requirements (including years of experience, certifications, licenses, etc.):
A Ph.D. in Political Science with a distinguished academic and professional background is preferred.
The candidate should have several years of teaching experience in political science or related area.
Essential Functions:
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate political science courses
Must be knowledgeable about the use of technology in delivering instructions or have the willingness to learn and master new technologies.
Additional Information:
SALARY:
The salary for each position is based on the grade/tier in which the position is placed, and the salary within the grade/tier is based on the number of years of related experience or number of years in the hiring rank.
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
Alabama A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Alabama A&M University encourages applications for employment from persons who are members of groups that have been underrepresented based on race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability.
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