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Clinical Assistant Professor, Political Science & Public Administration

  • 494327
  • Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
  • Full-time Faculty
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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 2024-2025.

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


To Apply

For full consideration, applications must be received by March 11, 2024 and include the following materials:


• Letter of interest
• Current Vitae
• Evidence of teaching excellence/effectiveness
• Contact information for three references
• Unofficial transcripts. Please note that the selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts upon hire.

 

Questions regarding the position can be directed to the Department Chair, Dr. Brian Urlacher at brian.urlacher@und.edu.

Position is open until filled/closed.

Please note, all employment postings close at 11:55pm CST.

Position Benefits

Benefits include single or family health care coverage (UND pays the full premium), life insurance, employee assistance program, retirement plans with generous employer contributions, sick leave in addition to paid holidays.

Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.

UND also offers an employee tuition waiver and a variety of professional development opportunities.

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Veteran’s Preference

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled veteran status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability dated within the past year.

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.

EEO Statement

The University of North Dakota is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other protected characteristic. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran’s status and disability status as part of the application process. This information will remain confidential and separate from your application.

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