Assistant Professor, Political Science

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Assistant Professor, Political Science

Salary:
Location: Beaumont, TX
Job Type: Full-Time Faculty
Job Number: 202500179
Closing Date: Continuous
Home Org: Political Science
FLSA: Exempt

Job Summary

The Department of Political Science invites applications for a position in Political Science and Public Administration. Candidates should be able to teach introductory courses in American government, advanced undergraduate courses in policy and/or public administration, and graduate seminars in public policy and/or public administration. Demonstrated ability to maintain and active research agenda resulting in peer-reviewed publications is essential. A successful candidate will implement effective teaching strategies and communicate with, motivate, and evaluate students, maintain an active research agenda leading to publication, participate with other faculty in professional and scholarly exchanges within the department and throughout the university, and participate in educationally related aspects of community and civic affairs.

Essential Job Functions

  • Implement effective teaching strategies.
  • Maintain an active research agenda that includes publication of research papers in peer-reviewed journals and/or submission of research grants.
  • Actively participate in academic service at the department, college, and university levels.

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

    • Applicants should have an earned PhD in Political Science or Public Administration.

Supplemental Information

Key Competencies:

    • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
    • Ability to implement effective and innovative teaching strategies.
    • Ability to perform academic research in degree area of specialty.
    • Demonstrated commitment to service to the university, profession, and community.

Physical Requirements: Able to lift 25 lbs and be able to perform a variety of physical tasks including lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, stair climbing and walking between buildings.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: For consideration please be sure to have these documents attached to your application.

  • Teaching Philosophy
  • Curriculum Vita
  • Writing Sample
  • Cover Letter

Special Instructions: “Application considered incomplete pending receipt of three letters of recommendation to officeofthedeanCOAS@lamar.edu“

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

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