Clinical Assistant Professor, Political Science - Grand Forks, United States - University of North Dakota

Description

Clinical Assistant Professor, Political Science & Public Administration
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Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
Full-time Faculty

Salary/Position Classification
$65,000+ Contract
40 hours per week
100% Remote Work Availability: No
Hybrid Work Availability: No
Purpose of Position
The Nistler College Department of Political Science and Public Administration at the University of North Dakota invites applications for a nine-month appointment as a Clinical Assistant Professor position, beginning August 16, 2024 for AY

Duties & Responsibilities
Teaching
The position will teach seven courses over the academic year along with service and possibly scholarly activity. This will include two graduate courses (public policy and policy analysis), which will contribute to our NASPAA-accredited MPA program. MPA courses are taught in a traditional classroom setting while simultaneously to a cohort of students attending over Zoom. The successful candidate will also contribute courses to our undergraduate programming, which includes some combination of American Government, State and Local Politics, Introduction to Public Administration, Women and Politics, non-profit administration or other courses aligning with a candidate's areas of expertise.
Research
The position has the option to include time dedicated for research and will be able to draw on departmental research funds to support conference travel.
Service
A successful candidate will contribute through service activities to the Department of Political Science and Public Administration, the Master of Public Administration program, and professional associations. The candidate will also need to maintain Professional Qualifications required for Practicing Academics (PA) as per the Nistler College guidelines.
Required Competencies
Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and students both in person and in online settings.
Ability to work with and engage diverse students and colleagues.
Ability to adapt to current methods of teaching, including online delivery.

Minimum Requirements
Ph.D. (or ABD) in Political Science, Public Administration, or closely related field
Evidence of teaching effectiveness in undergrad and graduate courses
Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications
Evidence of teaching in a variety of courses including, but not limited to: public policy, public administration, women and politics and/or non-profit administration
Evidence of teaching courses in a variety of modes including on-campus, online asynchronous and synchronous
Experience to support conducting scholarly research in areas that assist the Institute of Policy and Business Analytics