Indigenous/Tribal Governance, Master of Public Admin, Full-Time, Tenure-Track, Assistant Profes...
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- University of Central Oklahoma
- Location
- Main Campus - Edmond, OK, 73034
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- Professional Fields, Public Administration & Policy
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- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Job Location: Main Campus - Edmond, OK
Position Type: Faculty
Education Level: Graduate Degree
Description Job Locations: Main Campus - Edmond, OK; 1 Santa Fe and/or the Carnegie Center – Oklahoma City Preference Date: July 1, 2022 Applications will begin to be reviewed December 1, 2021. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Required Documents:Submit a letter of interest; curriculum vita; list of references with all contact information; 3 letters of reference; 1 – 2 page essay on diversity, equity, and inclusion; 1 – 2 page essay on teaching philosophy; sample syllabi and any other teaching artifacts if available; 1 writing sample; research agenda; and, copies of all transcripts.The Department of Political Science seeks to appoint a full-time, tenure-track faculty member with specialization in Indigenous/Tribal Governance for the Master of Public Administration program. https://www.uco.edu/cla/departments/political-science/mpa/ The Department of Political Science at the University of Central Oklahoma is committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse faculty and to creating a welcoming environment for all. Overview:Teaches, advises and mentors students, evaluates student performance, and maintains department and student records in accordance with university policies. Adheres to the educational philosophy of the university. Works in a collaborative manner with colleagues and professional peers. Participates in university meetings that relate specifically to faculty. Serves on department, college, and university committees as requested. Prepares departmental reports as requested. Engages in teaching, service, and scholarly and/or creative activities as defined by the tenure and promotion policy in the UCO Employee and Faculty Handbook. Teaching, research, departmental/school and university service is expected. This position is full-time, tenure-track position.The University of Central Oklahoma seeks to strengthen its support for and relationship with Native American and Indigenous communities and nations through academic pursuits, partnerships and historical recognitions. Ongoing activities include recruitment of Native American students, faculty and staff; curricular offerings; and, student programming related to Native American Heritage month and Indigenous Peoples Day. The Master of Public Administration, as a graduate program, has been an affiliate of the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Administration and Affairs since 2013. The program has been commended and recognized by outside evaluators for excellence in public service education and commitment to creating an inclusive environment.The Department of Political Science, the location of the MPA program, develops leadership qualities in students, thus expanding the scope of their career opportunities. The institution’s educational emphasis is on faculty mentorship in student-centered education, with a commitment that respects equity and diversity. The position in Indigenous/Tribal Governance is central to the development of an initiative that strengthens Native Nation Building and Indigenous Governance in Oklahoma and beyond through the provision of professional training, leadership development and graduate education. Self-identifying Indigenous candidates may share their Indigenous heritage and community connections.Position:Teaches (4 classes per semester), advises, supervises and mentors graduate and undergraduate students. Actively participates in the governance of the Master of Public Administration program. Works in a collaborative manner with colleagues and professional peers. Serves on department, college, and university committees. Participates in university meetings. Prepares departmental reports as requested. Engages in teaching, service, and scholarly and/or creative activities in the field(s) of demonstrated expertise, and as defined by the tenure and promotion policy in the UCO Employee and Faculty Handbook. Duties and Responsibilities:Teach in the core curriculum of the MPA program at the graduate and undergraduate levels, liaise with Indigenous communities and organizations, contribute to the ongoing development of curriculum, and maintain an active research agenda. Must be willing to teach in a variety of instructional formats (in-person, hybrid, and online) as needed and appropriate. Teaches, advises, and mentors students; engages in service on the department, college, and university levels; and maintains an active program of research, scholarly, and/or creative activities.Experience Required:
Applicants should have either an earned doctorate, Ph.D., and/or juris doctorate, J.D., in any sub-field related to indigenous governance/public administration and/or international relations/public administration and/or law, or a J.D. with an emphasis in indigenous/tribal law, or related area. The Ph.D. and/or J.D. must be from a regionally accredited or an internationally recognized institution (exceptions require approval from the UCO Office of Academic Affairs). Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Qualifications:- University teaching experience.
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching.
- Demonstrated publication record.
- Developed research agenda.
- Extensive experience working with Indigenous/Tribes and organizations.
- History of developing graduate curriculum, mentoring and advising graduate students.
Organization
The University of Central Oklahoma prepares future leaders in an opportunity-rich environment, ideally located in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. Central offers an innovative learning community to its more than 17,000 students, where teaching comes first, a commitment seeded in the university's roots as a teaching college. Students at Central develop personal relationships with more than 450 full-time faculty, 450 adjunct faculty and over 850 staff, like 2008 U.S. Professor of the Year, Dr. Wei Chen, who are committed to transforming lives.
With 117 undergraduate majors and 59 graduate programs, Central is a smart investment for students dedicated to their future success. Notable academic programs include Forensic Science, Music Theatre, Mass Communications, Accounting, the region's only accredited Professional Golf Management program, Jazz Studies and the Academy of Contemporary Music at UCO, located in downtown Oklahoma City's Bricktown district.
Central's appealing 210-acre campus is on track to become a certified botanical garden, offering both a pleasing learning and living environment and a source of pride for students, employees and alumni. In fact, Central is ranked among the top universities nationally in residence life and as one of the top universities to work for by the "Chronicle of Higher Education." Central is also an official U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Site, and hosted the 2010 World Sitting Volleyball Championships on campus. Founded in 1890, Central is the state's first public institution of higher learning, and continues to cultivate creativity and innovation in every corner of campus, bringing to life its core values of Character, Community and Civility each day.
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MISSION
The University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) exists to help students learn by providing transformative education experiences to students so that they may become productive, creative, ethical and engaged citizens and leaders serving our global community. UCO contributes to the intellectual, cultural, economic and social advancement of the communities and individuals it serves.
VISION
UCO will become one of the Top 10 metropolitan universities of our kind in the United States by providing a transformative education as well as development experiences that help learners achieve their highest level of leadership potential.
CALL TO ACTION
The University of Central Oklahoma transforms each student by focusing our resources on the Central Six tenets of transformative learning.
All students will be transformed with:
- Discipline Knowledge
- Leadership
- Research, Scholarly and Creative Activities
- Service Learning and Civic Engagement
- Global and Cultural Competencies
- Health and Wellness
Transformative learning is a holistic process that places students at the center of their own active and reflective learning experience.
About Edmond/Oklahoma City Metro
The University of Central Oklahoma is located in Edmond, a part of the growing, thriving Oklahoma City metropolitan area. At Central, our students, faculty and staff get the best of both worlds - the "small town" feel of Edmond, with the big city excitement of the Oklahoma City metro. Both the Edmond and the Oklahoma City metro consistently rank nationally among the safest, most affordable and most exciting places to live. In fact, Edmond recently ranked among the best places to live in the nation by Money Magazine and Family Circle magazine, and Oklahoma City ranked sixth in the nation for the "Best Places for Young Adults" by Portfolio.com. From year-round arts, music and theater offering, to exciting sporting events like the NBA's Oklahoma City Thunder, to first class shopping, dining and more, Edmond and the Oklahoma City metro offer a diverse, active, culturally enriched lifestyle that's on the move to even bigger and better opportunities.
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