Assistant Professor, Political Science

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 :

Supplemental Information

Key Competencies :

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.

Special Instructions : Application considered incomplete pending receipt of three letters of recommendation to

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.

Key Skills

Experience Working With Students,Classroom Experience,Medical Management,Library Services,Pharmacy Residency,Research Experience,Teaching,Higher Education Teaching,Curriculum Development,Grant Writing,Mentoring,Research Laboratory Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1