Lecturer (Continuing): Political Theory and American Politics

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Lecturer (Continuing): Political Theory and American Politics

Employee Classification: Lecturer (Continuing)

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Lib Arts & Soc Sci

Department: UNT-Political Science-122400

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding.

FTE: 1.00

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

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Department Summary

The Department of Political Science and International Studies at UNT is a highly productive department with 31 faculty members who are committed to excellence in both teaching and research. This includes two faculty lines that are devoted to the International Studies program. The department offers BA, MA, and PhD degrees.

The International Studies program offers BA and MA degrees. Faculty in the department have previously edited the American Political Science Review, International Studies Quarterly, and Journal of Political Science Education.

The department also houses the Castleberry Peace Institute, the Peace Studies Program, and the International Studies Program.

The Department’s web site is:

UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

Position Overview

The faculty member will be expected to teach PSCI 2305 - US Political Behavior and Policy and PSCI 2306 - US and Texas Constitutions and Institutions classes which are our core undergraduate American politics courses. The faculty member will also teach courses related to political theory. The faculty member will also contribute to developing our Civic Education and Civil Discourse program which focuses on training local high school teachers in teaching civic and communication skills and assist with our pre-law program.

The typical teaching load is 4/4 with a teaching release for service to the department (i.e. a 3/3 load with service requirement).

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. (or ABD) in Political Science (or related field). Ideal candidates will be those who are well grounded in the history of political philosophy and focuses on the great themes and issues of political thought: justice, liberty, morality, religion and its relation to politics and human nature.

Meets the performance expectations related to the workload outlined in UNT Policy 06.005.

Preferred Qualifications

 

Required License/Registration/Certifications

 

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

varies based on assignment

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

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EEO Statement

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