Faculty, Tenure-Track, Public Policy

Faculty, Tenure-Track, Public Policy

Position Category: Faculty - Tenure Track (FT)

Summary:
The History and Political Science Department at Utah Valley University invites applicants for a teaching-focused tenure-track Assistant Professor position with a teaching load of 12 credits per semester. Under the supervision of the Department Chair, the candidate will have the opportunity to play an integral role in redesigning the Public Administration and Policy emphasis. The successful candidate will be required to teach lower-division courses in American Government, Introduction to Public Administration, and upper-division courses in Public Policy within our Public Administration and Policy emphasis. In addition to a policy course in the candidate's area of interest, these courses could include State and Local Government, Program/Policy Analysis, Nonprofits, and other related topics. The area of policy specialty is open, but expertise in environmental policy is preferred. The candidate may also be asked to teach seminars in the online Master of Public Service program within the College of Public Service. The candidate will also be required to seek ways to enhance UVU's dual-integrated mission, focusing on engagement, inclusion, and student success. The History and Political Science Department currently consists of 13 full-time faculty members in Political Science and serves almost 300 students majoring in Political Science. Our approach to professional education is student-centered and demands a high level of faculty-student engagement, with substantial institutional support for engaging students in faculty research. The College of Humanities and Social Sciences and the institution also support work-life balance. UVU values diverse opinions and perspectives and seeks to be inclusive in all practices. We encourage applications from candidates who identify with groups that are historically underrepresented in academia. UVU offers an excellent benefits package which includes a generous leave policy, 12 paid holidays, affordable medical and dental insurance options, life and AD&D insurance, tuition waiver (undergraduate resident) for employee and dependents and substantial employer contribution to a retirement plan.


Required Qualifications:
• Graduation from a regionally accredited university with an earned doctoral degree in Political Science, Public Administration, or Public Policy. Candidates who are ABD will be considered if the doctorate is completed (dissertation defended and accepted by graduating institution) by June 30, 2022.• Evidence of effective college-level teaching in lower-division and/or upper-division courses in Political Science.• Ability and desire to participate in scholarly/creative work with undergraduate students consistent with a teaching university.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to effectively teach by implementing appropriate pedagogy, clear presentation and preparation, and maintaining a student-centered approach to education.• Ability and willingness to teach face-to-face, hybrid, online, and large classes (60+)• Knowledge of and demonstrated use of engaged teaching techniques• Skilled in effective oral and written communication, including the ability to communicate to different audiences and in a diverse setting• Knowledge of and openness to multiple approaches to teaching political science• Ability to remain familiar with and contribute to advancing current scholarship in political science and communicate scholarly work through presentations and publications• Ability to include undergraduate researchers in scholarly activities and supervise student-driven research.• Demonstrable teaching experience in an environment that features a diverse student body with different abilities and educational backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Previous teaching experience at the college level in one or more of the following areas: Public Policy, Public Administration, State and Local Government, and American Government • Frequent and consistent engagement in teaching-related professional development activities.• Ability and desire to mentor and conduct research with undergraduate students.• Ability to teach online courses. • Ability to teach environmental politics courses.

Physical Requirements:
• Have the ability to teach students, operate computers and other equipment associated with the classroom.• Frequently standing, sitting, and walking. Frequent fine-hand manipulation associated with the use of a computer.

Benefits Summary:
UVU offers an excellent benefits package which includes a generous leave policy, 12 paid holidays, affordable medical and dental insurance options, life and AD&D insurance, tuition waiver (undergraduate resident) for employee and dependents and substantial employer contribution to a retirement plan.


FLSA: Exempt

Pay Range: DOQ

Advertisement Number: FAC17121
Open Date: 09/21/2021
Review Start Date:
Close Date: 10/21/2021
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant:

To apply, visit: https://www.uvu.jobs/postings/24708

Employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant’s qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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