Position Title:

Open Rank, Faculty of Practice in Public Administration

Job Posting Number:

202235NTL

Job Location:

San Marcos

College:

College of Liberal Arts

Department/School:

Political Science

Position Description :

The Department of Political Science invites applications for an open rank, faculty of practice position in Public Administration. This position will be a nontenure line, nine-month faculty position having a contract term not to exceed five years, subject to annual reappointment review, and renewable upon expiration of the initial term. All positions are subject to availability of funds.

Primary responsibilities include:

1. Teach undergraduate and graduate classes in three instructional modalities – in-person, fully-distant, and hybrid, across the program curricula in public administration.
2. Provide external relations connecting students with the practitioner community and alumni through interface with professional organizations and individuals on and off campus, public and nonprofit entities.
3. Recruit, advise, and mentor students; develop internship and job placement opportunities; and plan, deliver, and assess curriculum for undergraduate and graduate programs in public administration.

Required Qualifications:

Required qualifications for Assistant Professor of Practice Rank:

1. Earned Ph.D. degree in public administration, public policy, political science, or related field from an accredited university is required at the time of appointment.
2. A minimum of 5 years beyond entry level professional experience in the public or nonprofit sectors leading and managing programs.
3. A minimum of two years higher education university teaching experience including experience in at least three of the following areas: public administration, public policy, public finance, policy process, state and local government, or public personnel and human resource administration.
4. Record of professional publications, presentations, or similar contributions.
5. Demonstrated record of leadership in relevant professional organizations.

Required qualifications for Associate Professor of Practice Rank:

1. Earned Ph.D. degree in public administration, public policy, political science, or related field from an accredited university is required at the time of appointment.
2. A minimum of 10 years beyond entry level professional experience in the public or nonprofit sectors leading and managing programs.
3. A minimum of two years higher education university teaching experience including experience in at least three of the following areas: public administration, public policy, public finance, policy process, state and local government, or public personnel and human resource administration.
4. Record of professional publications, presentations, or similar contributions.
5. Demonstrated record of leadership in relevant professional organizations.

Required qualifications for Professor of Practice Rank:

1. Earned Ph.D. degree in public administration, public policy, political science, or related field from an accredited university is required at the time of appointment.
2. A minimum of 15 years beyond entry level professional experience in the public or nonprofit sectors leading and managing programs of which at least five are in a leadership role.
3. A minimum of two years higher education university teaching experience including experience in at least three of the following areas: public administration, public policy, public finance, policy process, state and local government, or public personnel and human resource administration.
4. Record of professional publications, presentations, or similar contributions.
5. Demonstrated record of leadership in relevant professional organizations.
6. Recognition by peers for professional contributions.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Relevant experience consulting, planning, delivering, and assessing curriculum for public administration in higher education.
2. Experience in assessing student learning outcomes for program assessment and accreditation.
3. Experience teaching in-person, fully-distant and hybrid courses in public administration, public policy, or public finance.
4. Proficiency in spreadsheets, data analysis, report writing, Learning Management Systems (e.g., Canvas), and video conferencing (e.g., Zoom), Program Inventory Management and Course Inventory Management Systems.
5. Effective communication and interpersonal skills within a diverse environment.
6. 18 or more graduate credits in political science.

Application Procedures:

Online submission of all application materials is required through the university’s application portal, https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/38256.

To assure full consideration, please submit the following by May 6, 2022:

1. a letter of intent addressing required and preferred qualifications,
2. current curriculum vitae,
3. college transcript(s),
4. samples of scholarly work (presentations and/or publications),
5. syllabi (if available), and
6. three letters of recommendation.

Note that as part of our application process, we are requesting three letters of reference. Please provide the names and email addresses for your references in the Reference Letter section of the employment application. Upon submission of your application, an automated email will be generated and sent to your references with instructions on how to attach the reference letter to your application through a confidential online portal.

Candidates selected for interviews will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree granting universities.

Inquiries about this position may be directed to Ms. Denise Bjerke, Administrative Assistant, Department of Political Science at dbjerke@txstate.edu or 512-245-8051.

Type of Position:

Full-Time

Proposed Start Date:

Fall 2022

Posting Date:

04/20/2022

Full Consideration Date:

05/06/2022

Open Until Filled?:

Yes

EEO/AA Statement:

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to inclusive thought and action in support of our diverse community. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups and all those who share our commitment to inclusivity and passion for the strength of our diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Faculty and Academic Resources for assistance at FacHiringFR@txstate.edu. A representative from Faculty and Academic Resources will respond to you as soon as is possible.

Record Checks and Verifications:

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Eligibility for Employment:

Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.

Tobacco-Free Campus:

Texas State University is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking and the use of any tobacco product will not be allowed anywhere on Texas State property or in university owned or leased vehicles.

Why Work at Texas State?:

Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.

Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.

Quick Link:

https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/38256