Associate Professor​/Professor, Political Science & Master of Political Administration Program C

Position: Associate Professor/Professor, Political Science & Master of Political Administration Program C[...]
** Job Title
** Associate Professor/Professor, Political Science & Master of Political Administration Program Coordinator
** Agency
* * Texas A&M University - Texarkana
** Department
* * CASE
- Political Science
** Proposed Minimum Salary
** Commensurate
* * Job Location
** Texarkana, Texas
** Job Type
** Faculty
* * Job Description
** The full-time 9-month tenure track faculty position will be responsible for teaching 8-week online public administration graduate courses and coordinating the new online MPA program beginning January 2026.Duties include teaching a 3/3 course load, active scholarship agenda, and service to the University and local community.
** ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES****:
*** Teach and develop courses in Public Administration.
* Teach other Political Science classes as needed
* Coordinate the MPA program, including scheduling graduate classes in consultation with the Political Science Program Coordinator, overseeing the curriculum, developing new MPA classes and concentrations as needed, and assessing program and course learning goals.
* Perform professional scholarly activities such as conference presentations and publications.
* Participate in institutional and professional service.
** KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES****:
**** Minimum Qualifications
**** Associate Professor Rank
*** Doctorate in Political Science with a Public Administration focus from an accredited institution.
* Evidence of teaching in an accredited university setting or similar experience.
* Ability to effectively teach 8-week online graduate courses in Public Administration.
* Experience coordinating an academic program.
* Experience producing scholarship related to Public Administration.
** Professor Rank
*** Doctorate in Political Science with a Public Administration focus from an accredited institution.
* Evidence of experience teaching in an accredited university setting or similar experience for at least ten years.
* Ability to effectively teach 8-week online graduate courses in Public Administration.
* Ten (10) years of experience in higher education.
* Experience producing scholarship related to Public Administration for at least ten years.
** Preferred Qualifications
*** Ability to engage in service, such as collaboration with faculty members and participation in program, division, college, university, and professional activities.
* Experience in instructional design and course development, including online teaching and active learning strategies.
** SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL:
** This position generally does not supervise employees.
** OPEN UNTIL FILLED.
** To ensure full consideration, applications must be submitted by
** 09/15/2025****.
*
* To apply:

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As a member of The Texas A&M University System, Texas A&M University-Texarkana is a comprehensive regional university that provides students with academically challenging, engaging, and rewarding educational experiences through quality teaching, scholarship, student support services, co-curricular programming, research, and service.
Through the personal attention of our faculty and staff, students are afforded the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, abilities, and skills to become leaders in their chosen professions and to prepare for the opportunities of serving in a global environment.
A&M–Texarkana began in 1971 as part of East Texas State University and joined The Texas A&M University System in 1996. Our 375-acre campus, which opened in…