University of North Texas System Looking for Assistant Professor of Political Science at Dallas, TX Full Time

UNT System Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton, the University of North Texas at Dallas and the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region and we are committed to transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We are growing with the DFW region, enrolling a record 47,000+ students across our system and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

Posting Title
Assistant Professor of Political Science

Department: DAL-Social Sciences-514180

Job Location: Dallas

Retirement Eligibility
ORP Eligible

Additional Retirement Information

For more information on retirement plan options, please visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/retirement-plans/index.php.

Salary Information: Commensurate with experience

Department Summary

The University of North Texas at Dallas invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Political Science beginning Fall 2023. This is a full-time, tenure-track position. The successful candidate will be expected to achieve excellence in teaching, research, and service, and to assist in the continued development of undergraduate and graduate programs in political science. UNT-Dallas offers faculty the unique opportunity to help shape the character of a 21stt century, learner-focused, urban comprehensive university.

Position Summary

RESPONSIBILITIES: Expectations for tenure-track faculty at UNT-Dallas include excellent teaching, research, and service, resulting in contributions equivalent to a four-course load each semester. This workload expectation can be fulfilled through a combination of teaching, high-quality research and scholarship, service, and program development. Faculty are expected to participate in such service activities as curriculum development, face-to-face and online course development, program assessment, program communication, coordination of service learning, substantial  participation on university, school and faculty government committees and student recruitment. The successful applicant will be expected to provide instruction in a full range of undergraduate courses, but we are primarily looking for a teacher and researcher who can strengthen the degree-required concentration in International Relations and Comparative Government. Applications cannot be considered unless all required documents have been received. 

Minimum Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A PhD degree in political science, government or closely-related field.
• Experience or potential for teaching a range of undergraduate courses, specifically in the areas of international relations and/or comparative government.
• Experience or potential for teaching and developing face-to-face and online courses.
• Evidence or potential for excellence in teaching.
• Evidence or potential for excellence in scholarship.
• Evidence or potential for leadership in academic program development in the international relations and comparative government fields.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Area expertise in international relations and/or comparative government.
• Experience with accreditation, assessment or recruitment.
• Experience working with a culturally-diverse population.
• Professional, government or research experience in international relations or foreign service.
• Some expertise in Latin American politics, foreign relations, or domestic Latinx politics is of interest to the political science program, but is not as valuable as a general knowledge of international relations, comparative politics and foreign policy.

Physical Requirements: Carrying, Cleaning, Lifting up to 25 pounds, Sitting, Squatting, Stooping, Bending, Standing, Walking, Writing, Grasp, Talk or Hear, Ability to communicate

Security Sensitive: This is a security sensitive position.

EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.

Driving University Vehicle: No

Posting Number: F1079P

Special Instructions to Applicants

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit CV; letter of application outlining the applicant’s interest, qualifications, and experience for the position; contact information of three professional references, statement of teaching interests and teaching philosophy, and unofficial graduate transcripts to http://unt-dallas.peopleadmin.com/. For additional information visit http://unt-dallas.peopleadmin.com or contact Dr. Walt Borges, program coordinator, at [email protected].

Zoom interviews of semi-finalists may be conducted. Finalists will be required to present a research presentation and teaching demonstration. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the search is closed.

Screening of applications will begin November 7, 2022, and the position will remain open until filled. For best consideration, applications should be received by December 2, 2022.