Assistant Teaching Professor in Public Administration and Public Policy

University of Rhode Island, United States

Updated: about 5 hours ago
Location: Kingston, PENNSYLVANIA
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Job Title Assistant Teaching Professor in Public Administration and Public Policy
Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications
The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by April 22, 2024. Applications received after April 22, 2024, may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs, but are not guaranteed full consideration.
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DEPARTMENT BRIEF DESCRIPTION
The Department of Political Science at the University of Rhode Island anticipates an opening for an Assistant Teaching Professor position in the area of Public Administration and Public Policy. This is a full-time academic year appointment at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor for the 2024-2025 academic year but with anticipated renewal to commence in the Fall of 2025. Assistant Teaching Professors may be eligible for the promotional process to Associate Teaching Professor or Teaching Professor dependent on time in rank.
We are seeking to attract a diverse pool of job applicants for this position. A key pillar of URI’s mission is to “inspire an enlightened community that is characterized by vibrant cultural diversity; that embraces difference; that is built upon a learning environment that fosters respect, understanding, and social justice; and that rejects prejudice and intolerance.” Our department seeks candidates whose principles align with that mission.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Applicants will be expected to teach graduate-level political science courses in the areas of Public Administration and Public Policy that serve as requirements for an online Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree with online graduate certificates in Policy Analysis and Public Management. Applicants will also teach face-to-face undergraduate political science courses on Public Administration, Public Policy, as well as introductory courses in American politics.
Applicants will be expected to support the governance of an MPA program that is currently in the process of NASPAA-accreditation, work with diverse populations, facilitate MPA capstone projects, and advise students.
Provide service to the department, the university, and the profession.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Ph.D., or expectation of completion of degree requirements by appointment date of September 1, 2024, in Political Science, Public Administration, or Public Policy.
2. Demonstrated secondary specialization or practical experience in the area of Public Administration or Public Policy or a specialized public policy-related field.
3. Demonstrated evidence of college level teaching commensurate with level of academic experience.
4. Demonstrated ability to excel in teaching graduate-level MPA courses in one or more of the following: Policy and Grant Writing, Seminar in Public Policy Problems, or courses related to specific public policy areas.
5. Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate political science courses related to environmental, energy, or social public policy.
6. Demonstrated ability to teach large introductory courses in American politics.
7. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
8. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
9. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations or in diverse environments.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. Demonstrated evidence of online instruction or extensive training in online pedagogy.
2. Demonstrated experience using the Brightspace learning management system to teach online courses.
3. Demonstrated practitioner experience working state or local government.
4. Demonstrated experience advising and overseeing MPA capstone projects.
5. Demonstrated experience participating in the governance of a MPA program.
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ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
Union AAUP - American Assoc of Univ Professors
Status Academic Year, Full-time, Non-tenure-track, Limited
End Date of Restriction or Limitation
This is a full-time, academic year, non-tenure track, position limited to June 28, 2025 with anticipated renewal to commence in the Fall of 2025.

Department Information


Department Political Science
Contact(s)
To be considered an applicant, you must apply on-line at https://jobs.uri.edu.
Contact Email
Campus Location Kingston
Grant Funded
Extension Contingent on Funding Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Required Documents: Please attach 5 (PDF) documents to your online Faculty Profile Application:
1) A letter of application that describes your interest in this position
2) A Curriculum Vitae which includes a list of all completed graduate-level courses, and, if available, course syllabi and teaching evaluations for any courses you have taught (note: please scan and attach all of this information as a single CV document),
3) A brief teaching statement.
4) A statement on diversity, equity, and inclusion reflecting on URI’s mission to “inspire an enlightened community that is characterized by vibrant cultural diversity; that embraces difference; that is built upon a learning environment that fosters respect, understanding, and social justice; and that rejects prejudice and intolerance.”
5) The names/contact information for three professional references.

Posting Information


Position Number 109995
Posting Number F00415
Posting Date 04/11/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/13228

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