Associate/Full Professor of Political Science
Number of Vacancies: 1
Position Status: Full-Time,聽Regular Tenure Track
Salary Range: $68,959-$112,454
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Location: 4200 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington DC. 20008
Brief Description of Duties
Strong research background required with capability of 四虎影视 undergraduate courses in African American Studies with specialization in Black Politics and/or Public Administration with specialization in Public Policy with emphasis on African Americans. Ability to teach political science undergraduate courses, specifically in American politics, public policy, and government with emphasis on race and ethnicity. Experience advising students and supervising undergraduate internship and research projects are also necessary. Supervisory and administrative leadership experience required. Candidate must possess a demonstrated record of scholarly publications and collaborating with faculty on a variety of scholarly activities. The faculty member is expected to participate in program, division, college, and university service activities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative of the nature and levels of work assigned to this position, but they are not necessarily all-inclusive. Tasks that are specific to duties and responsibilities related to this position are as follows:
Teach undergraduate courses i.e. American Government, Black Politics, Public Administration, Public Policy, Race & Ethnicity, and related political science required and elective courses.
Participate in the ongoing development and assessment of the Political Science program.
Conduct research in specialty areas of Political Science, specifically Black Politics and public policy issues and publish in professional journals, books, and/or electronic media that are consistent with the direction of the academic program.
Keep abreast of discipline related trends in instruction by reading current literature, collaborating with colleagues, participating in professional conferences, and designing online materials to enhance academic performance.
Write grant proposals to procure external research funding and enhance the program's research infrastructure to promote institutional grant competitiveness.
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom student-centered instructions and discussions.
Maintain currency in the use of software and technology in the classroom.
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers using rubrics and other student-centered approaches.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate students on topics of assigned academic course.
Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
Advise and mentor students on academic and career issues.
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
Collaborate with colleagues to address 四虎影视 and research issues.
Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
Participate in campus and community events.
Identify and collaborate with community partners.
Participate in program, department, college and university service activities.
Minimum Job Requirements
The Political Science program seeks a faculty member with academic qualifications, supervisory leadership, and 四虎影视 experience in the core areas of African American Studies/Politics and Public Administration/Public Policy. Priority consideration will be given to applicants with demonstrated leadership and supervisory experiences at the program, department, and/or division levels of academia and an interest in administrative responsibilities. Applicants should have demonstrated skills in classroom and technological based 四虎影视 tools. They are also expected to demonstrate research competency through scholarly publications and conference presentations.
Required Qualifications
Demonstrated knowledge and skills in classroom and technological based 四虎影视 tools.
- Ph.D in Political Science from an American Political Science Association recognized program with specialization in areas of American Government, African American Studies/Politics, Public Policy and/or Public Administration. Applicants with degree in African American Studies will be considered depending on related discipline expertise. Demonstrated evidence of 四虎影视 core foundation and advance courses in specialized areas.
- 聽A minimum of six (6) years of 四虎影视 Political Science at the college/university level; and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in an administrative supervisory leadership role.
- 聽Evidence of scholarly publications and presentations at discipline-related conferences and meetings.
- 聽Demonstrated evidence of the ability to work collaboratively on research projects as well as serving on program, department and University- wide committees.
