Chair, Department of Political Science

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Job Title
Chair, Department of Political Science

Division
Divison of Academic Affairs

Department
Department of Political Science & International Studies

Work Status
Full Time

Position Category
Faculty

Faculty Rank
Full Professor

FLSA
Exempt

Pay Range

Salary Range
$130,000 to $212,000 (Based on discipline)

Fund Source
State Support

Job Summary

The University
Morgan State University is a Historically Black University ( HBCU ) which was founded in 1867
and is located in Baltimore, MD. It is Maryland’s Preeminent Urban Research University and is
designated a National Treasure. Morgan is a high research institution (R2) and is currently
engaged in vigorous enhancement activities with the goal of attaining R1 status. The University
offers a comprehensive array of baccalaureate and post-baccalaureate degrees, and its faculty
includes over 500 members who are actively engaged, in research, teaching, and service to the
university and the wider community. The University is accredited by the Middle States Higher
Education Commission.

The James H. Gilliam, Jr., College of Liberal Arts
The Political Science Department is housed in the James H. Gilliam, Jr., College of Liberal Arts
( CLA ), the largest academic unit at Morgan. The CLA provides the core of the general education
curriculum. The faculty is engaged in strong academic, research, and creative endeavors that are
national and international in scope. The CLA has 10 academic departments and the James E.
Lewis Museum of Art, has over 1,600 students and nearly 125 full and part-time faculty members. It offers the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Fine Arts in 10 undergraduate
departments. It also offers the master’s degree in eleven disciplines and the Ph.D. in English
History, Psychometrics and a Post Baccalaureate certificate in Museum Studies. The James H.
Gilliam. Jr., College of Liberal Arts is the only HBCU in the nation with a psychometrics
program.

The Department’s Mission
The Mission of the Political Science Department is to produce a highly qualified, responsible,
well-informed citizens who is competitive on the global stage; to prepare students for gainful
employment in state, local, and national government, the private sector, and the global economy;
and to prepare students for acceptance to law, professional, and graduate school in the country
and overseas;

The Department of Political Science has over 200 students. The faculty is diverse with
exceptional international experience. Faculty have worked with the United States Congress,
governmental organizations, nonprofit organizations, and international organizations. This means they have the theoretical as well as the practical experience to impart to the students. The
department prides itself on providing students with an excellent undergraduate education that will empower and prepare them with the skills and knowledge to lead the world. The student body is diverse with students coming from all over the world. We are guided by Morgan’s core values of Excellence, Integrity, Respect, Diversity, Innovation and Leadership.

Job Duties

Under the supervision of the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts, the Department Chair serves as
the chief representative of the department, the leader of the department in its internal affairs, and
the liaison between the departmental faculty and the university administration. Specific
responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assuming responsibility for setting and meeting enrollment, retention, and graduation

projections in line with the University’s goals.

• Scheduling of courses.
• Supervising all faculty and staff.
• Creating and approving goals for the department by interpreting and supporting the goals of

the University

• Advising graduating seniors
• Carrying out responsibilities associated with annual faculty evaluation, tenure and
  promotion.
• Collaborating with area coordinators to assist transfer and other students.
• Implementing and/or reinforcing changes based on University policies.
• Interpreting department policies to faculty, staff, and students.
• Initiating and maintaining communication with administrative staff, faculty, students,
  industry, external community, state, and national agencies, as necessary.
• Informing the dean of decisions involving changes and/or issues in the department
• Conducting meetings with faculty to evaluate and approve departmental plans and
  delivery of instruction
• Providing for the necessary research and department support to obtain/maintain external
  grant funds or donations if appropriate.
• Resolving issues between faculty and students.
• Keeping current on trends, issues, and initiatives in political science education that may
  impact teaching and learning within the departmental programs
• Assigning teaching loads and other departmental duties.
• Monitoring compliance with policies and procedures of the University.
• Serving on the College of Liberal Arts Management Team
• Attending and participating in College and University meetings, as appropriate.
• Teaching two courses each semester.
• Maintaining an active and relevant research agenda.
• Managing department budget.
• Documenting departmental activities, including the compilation of the department’s
  annual report.
• Advise the Political Science Association and Pi Sigma Alpha, the Political Science Honor
  Society.
• Determines personnel needs in the department and makes appropriate requests to the
  Dean and participates in hiring interviews in conjunction with the appropriate search
  committee.
• Tracks and analyzes student performance and enrollment data.
• Ensures department participation in student recruitment efforts, including job fairs and
  open houses.
• Provides and/or promotes professional development opportunities to faculty and staff, as
  appropriate.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Characteristics

• Evidence of strong leadership, administrative, interpersonal, mentoring and

communication skills.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity

• Evidence of successful teaching, research, and service.
• Evidence of scholarly achievement.
• Evidence of a robust research agenda.
• Evidence of leadership experience appropriate to support the university’s vision of

academic distinction

• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse faculty and a diverse student body
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues at the departments, college, university,

and community levels.

• Evidence of collaborations with interdisciplinary initiatives.
• Evidence of demonstrated ability to contribute to the mission of the James H. Gilliam Jr.,

College of Liberal Arts and of Morgan State University.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• An earned Ph.D. in Political Science.
• Achieved the rank of Full Professor or have the qualifications necessary to earn the rank of Full Professor at Morgan State University

Other Preferences for Consideration

• Letters of recommendation must attest to the applicant’s leadership acumen and

experience, not teaching experience only.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
FA00234

Number of Vacancies
1

Job Open Date
02/26/2025

Best Consideration Date
03/28/2025

Job Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicant

Application Procedure
Prepare a complete application package to include the following through the Morgan State ‘

• A signed letter of application that includes statements of the candidate’s interest in the position and qualifications.
• Current Curriculum Vita.
• Statement of experiences working with, and supporting diverse populations and your
• commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses for at least three professional references.
• Transcript copy of terminal degree.
• Additional materials may be requested during the review process that document the candidate’s success in the areas of administrative or leadership experience, teaching, and/or research

Please also forward a completed application package to Dr. M’bare N’gom:

Dr. M’bare N’gom, Dean
James H. Gilliam Jr., College of Liberal Arts
Morgan State University
Martin D. Jenkins Hall
Behavioral & Social Sciences Center
1700 E. Cold Spring Lane, Suite 223
Baltimore, MD 21251
Mbare.ngom@morgan.edu

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • Public Job Posting
   • Internal Job Posting
   • Agency Referral
   • Advertisement/Publication
   • Personal Referral
   • Website
   • Other
2. * Are you a current, past, or retired Morgan State University employee? Are you a current, past, or retired State employee? If YES to current, past, or retired STATE employee, please state the agency. If not applicable, put N/A.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
3. * Do you possess a PhD in Political Science?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Have you achieved the rank of full professor or have the experience and knowledge required to meet the rank of full professor?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Transcripts (unofficial )
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
4. Statement of Interest

Optional Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Supporting Document