Assistant or Associate Professor of Political Science

OBU Mission Statement 

OBU transforms lives by equipping students to pursue academic excellence, integrate
faith with all areas of knowledge, engage a diverse world, and live worthy of the high calling of God in Christ.

Expectations
for all Employees

Oklahoma Baptist University achieves its mission through a shared commitment to the following
expectations. All employees must embrace these expectations and model them in their behavior.

•  Demonstrate commitment to the essentials of the Christian faith.
•  Commit to the mission and
  vision of Oklahoma Baptist University.
•  Treat people with dignity and respect.
•  Build relationships on honesty, integrity, and trust.
•  Strive for
  excellence through teamwork, leadership, and a strong work ethic.
•  Manage human and financial
  resources wisely and efficiently.

Purpose:

Oklahoma
Baptist University invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor of Political Science position (beginning August 2025). Area
of specialization is open. The successful candidate will be required to teach American National Government and Introduction to Political
Science, as well as courses on congress, courts, and U.S. presidency. They may also teach other courses in the catalog or develop new
courses that align with their interests and background, with prior approval. The standard load is 24 credit hours per academic year. In
addition to teaching, the successful candidate will advise political science majors and minor with their course and career options.
Candidates must be committed to the mission of OBU as a Christian liberal arts university. 

Essential Functions: 

•  Teach introductory and upper-level undergraduate
  Political Science courses
•  Serve as an advisor to Political Science majors and minors
•  Keep accurate class records and submit reports and grades
•  Work
  regularly with faculty members from other disciplines
•  Keep regular office hours for advising
  students
•  Be an active member in a local evangelical churchOther Duties:
•  Maintain an active program of professional development
•  Serve on university committees and
  take an active part in shaping the work of the division
•  Assist in recruiting students to the
  Political Science program
•  Support and guide students in research and practica

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Political
  Science with hours toward the PhD degree
• Must be able to teach multiple Political Science courses,
  including ones covering the major branches of government
• Possess and demonstrates strong interpersonal
  skills, communication skills, and pedagogy
• Be able to conduct a college classroom to maximize the student
  learning experience
• Be able to adjust teaching methods to meeting student needs
• Be able to work effectively with college students in either individual advisement, as well as small and large class
  environments
• Be able to relate to colleagues in the OBU community as well as be a representative to the
  professional community beyond OBU
• Be proficient in office technology, office software (including various
  Microsoft tools), and classroom presentation software

Preferred
Requirements: 

• PhD in Political Science
• Experience
  teaching undergraduate in a Christian, liberal arts environment

Special Requirements:

• Must be a member of a local evangelical* Christian church.
• Please apply using the link for “Faculty Applications” on the OBU website at https://www.okbu.edu/hr/jobs.html
• Evangical is a broad term referring to segment within Christianity which maintains the authority of the Bible and the belief in
  salvation by faith in Jesus alone.

OBU Benefits Summary:

OBU understands that our employees are our most valuable assets when fulfilling our mission. We strive to offer an extensive array of
benefits and opportunities for employees to choose from. Full-time employees benefit from the generous OBU provision of premium
contributions for nationwide family-friendly Health and Dental coverages along with free life insurance that includes accidental death and
dismemberment equal to an employee’s base salary. OBU provides access to optional employee-paid ancillary benefits like vision,
hospitalization, critical illness, accident, additional employee-paid family life insurance coverages, and education benefits at OBU and
other institutions of higher education. There is generous paid time off that includes annual granted vacation time, accrued sick leave, six
annual holidays, and week-long breaks for Thanksgiving and Christmas that include energy conservation days. For all employees working at
least half-time, there is an employer matching opportunity for retirement investments in a 403(b)(9) plan administered by GuideStone. There
are numerous other perks and opportunities for OBU employees including a FREE family membership to the OBU Recreation and Wellness Center or
RAWC, Global outreach university mission trips, cafeteria discounts, and parking privileges to name a few. For more information about the
current OBU employee benefits and opportunities, please contact the Human Resources staff at HR@okbu.edu.