Assistant Professor, Political Science

Assistant Professor, Political Science-(FAC003416)Assistant Professor, Political ScienceDepartment Name : D0092 Social Sciences

Description

Candidates must attach a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to the online application.

Candidates must also provide a statement of teaching philosophy, all available teaching evaluations, a statement of research interests, copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and contact information for three people to serve as references. Documents that cannot be uploaded to the online portal must be emailed or mailed to : Dr. John Linantud, Chair, Political Science Search Committee, University of Houston-Downtown, One Main Street, N-1018, Houston, TX77002-1001,

Review of complete applications will begin October 1, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.

The University of Houston-Downtown is an urban university located in the fourth largest city in the U.S. UHD is a federally-recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution and Minority-Serving Institution. UHD is a teaching university; full-time faculty teach a 4-3 or 3-4 course load and have additional opportunities to teach special projects and summer courses.

The political science program invites applications for one tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of Latin American politics beginning Fall 2025. We welcome candidates whose experiences and potential in teaching, research, or service will enable them to contribute to our shared commitment to excellence.

Information concerning the Social Sciences Department and the Political Science Program can be found at

An active research agenda and engagement in service at the institution will be expected of the candidate who joins our department. Full-time political science faculty at UHD are also expected to teach POLS 2305 : and POLS 2306 : though prior experience with these courses is not required.

EEO / AA

Qualifications

Required : Candidates must have received a Ph.D. in political science from a regionally-accredited institution by the time of employment.

Preferred :  Candidates must demonstrate the potential to pursue an active research agenda in the international relations and / or comparative politics of Latin America; to teach and create new courses on Latin America; to develop teaching methods that promote active learning and engagement; to work with nontraditional students; to teach across multiple course delivery modes, which can include in-person, online, and HyFlex; and to pursue an active service life within and outside of the university.