Assistant Professor of Political Science/College of Liberal Arts

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Job Ttitle: Assistant Professor of Political Science/College of Liberal Arts

Company: University of Texas Rio Grande Valley


Description: Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button.If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click on the Bookmark link. If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click on the Print Preview link.|Please see Special Instructions for more details.Complete all sections on the application. If you are applying for the first time, please complete all biographical information including address, email and phone number. You may update this at any time by selecting to edit your profile in the application. Security sensitive; All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). CBCs will be conducted for all candidates invited for an on-campus interview.Posting DetailsTitle InformationFaculty Title Assistant Professor
Job Class Code 10031
FLSA ExemptPosition InformationPosting Number FRGV1789
Working Title Assistant Professor of Political Science/College of Liberal Arts
Number of Vacancies 1
Location Brownsville, Texas
Division/Organization Provost – Academic Affairs
Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position
Tenure Status Tenure Track
FTE 1.0
Scope of JobWe seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s student body as an assistant professor of political science, beginning in the 2025-26 academic year. The department seeks applicants with a robust research and teaching agenda in American politics, particularly US public and constitutional law and/or judicial politics. The position will be primarily on the Brownsville campus. We are open as far as research method specialty. Candidates with both a PhD and a JD are strongly encouraged to apply.The successful candidate should be able to teach core American politics courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including but not limited to courses covering judicial politics, public law, and constitutional law, as well as lower-division courses in US Federal and Texas Government and Politics. The ideal candidate will also contribute to expanding our MA program by offering courses grounded in political science theories and methods, while simultaneously supporting the interdisciplinary nature of the legal studies minor by incorporating topics, methods, and concepts utilized outside of political science. The department maintains a highly flexible teaching schedule to encourage faculty research and faculty regularly receive teaching support from graduate assistants, undergraduate research interns, and online instructional coaches.About UTRGV:UTRGV serves the Rio Grande Valley and beyond via an innovative and unique multicultural education dedicated to student access and success. By championing leading research, healthcare, and application of university discoveries, we support sustainable development, community engagement, and well-being. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is committed to building and sustaining a highly qualified and talented faculty to pursue excellence in everything that we do, including teaching, research, and service.Drawing on our unique identity as the leading Hispanic-Serving Institution in a bilingual and bicultural environment, UTRGV will promote student access and success by building from strength in education and creating a vibrant campus experience. By 2027, we will accelerate transformation in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond by driving meaningful advancements in research and creative works, expanding access to high-quality and affordable healthcare, and fostering authentic community engagement and integration.UTRGV is a distributed campus, one university spanning four counties and multiple locations. Our purpose is to be a university for the entire Rio Grande Valley and beyond. Over 91% of the students enrolled at UTRGV identify as Hispanic, making UTRGV one of the top 3 universities with the highest percentage of Hispanic students. For additional information, please visit the .About the Department of Political ScienceThe political science department at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is one of the largest academic units in the College of Liberal Arts, with 28 full-time and 9 part-time faculty serving approximately 4,300 students each semester. Political science has over 400 majors and minors, the minor in Legal Studies has almost 300 students, and our MA program has 25 students. Political science faculty also support multiple student organizations, such as mock trial, the Pre-Law Society, and Model UN. Political science played a significant role in UTRGV being designated an RU2 institution, and the person hired for this position is expected to contribute to UTRGV’s push for R1 status.
Minimum Qualifications1). A PhD in political science, government, politics, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education. A JD or LLM alone are not sufficient for this position. ABD’s will be considered, but a conferred doctorate by August 31st, 2025, is required for appointment. 2). A demonstrated research and publication record in US public law, constitutional law, or judicial politics, or demonstrable potential for a strong research and publication record in these areas. 3). Demonstrated teaching excellence in US public law, constitutional law, or judicial politics, or demonstrable potential for teaching excellence. 4) Willingness to learn UTRGV’s online platform and to teach in a variety of formats to include classroom, hybrid, and online courses.
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications
Preferred QualificationsCandidates with a JD and candidates with pre-law advising experience are strongly encouraged to apply. The ability to contribute new course offerings to our legal studies minor is a plus. Experience using Brightspace.
License or Certification Required? No
Salary Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience
Desired Start Date 09/01/2025

Salary:

Location: Brownsville, TX

Date: Sat, 21 Dec 2024 08:37:42 GMT


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