Faculty, Assistant or Associate Professor - Public Policy

Utah Valley University•Main Campus - Orem, UT

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The History and Political Science Department at Utah Valley University invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position in Public Policy. The standard tenure-track teaching load is four courses per semester. The successful candidate will collaborate with faculty to develop curriculum, activities, processes, and resources supporting students’ public policy knowledge, skills, and values. The role includes teaching lower-division courses as needed and upper-division courses in Public Policy or Public Administration, preferably including Policy Analysis. The policy specialty is open; expertise in environmental, housing, energy, or transportation policy is desired. The candidate may have the option to teach in the online Master of Public Administration program. The successful candidate will use student-engaging pedagogical methods, establish measurable course objectives, assess learning appropriately, and contribute to student development and success. The position also involves scholarly research, undergraduate research mentorship, professional development, and departmental, college, and university service. The candidate will contribute to initiatives associated with the Autism Center, including autism policy, advocacy, or related public policy issues. UVU provides teaching resources and workshops and supports faculty-student engagement, student research, and work-life balance.

Requirements

Earned doctoral degree from a regionally accredited university in Political Science, Public Administration, or Public Policy.
ABD candidates will be considered if the doctorate is completed, with the dissertation defended and accepted by the graduating institution, by June 30, 2027.
Evidence of college-level teaching experience, including experience in a teaching assistant role.
Ability to teach effectively using appropriate pedagogy, clear presentation and preparation, and a student-centered approach.
Ability and willingness to teach face-to-face, hybrid, online, and large classes of 60 or more students.
Knowledge and demonstrated use of engaged teaching techniques.
Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with different audiences.
Knowledge of and openness to multiple approaches to teaching political science.
Ability to remain familiar with and contribute to current political science scholarship and communicate scholarly work through presentations and publications.
Ability to involve undergraduate researchers in scholarly activities and supervise student-driven research.
Demonstrable teaching experience in an environment serving students with different abilities and educational backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

Previous college-level teaching experience in Public Policy or Public Administration.
Ability to teach Policy Analysis.
Ability to teach policy areas such as environmental, housing, transportation, or energy policy.
Frequent and consistent professional development, including in teaching, research, methods, or leadership.
Ability to mentor and conduct research with undergraduate students.
Ability to teach online courses.

Responsibilities

Teach lower- and upper-division political science and public policy courses using effective instructional practices that promote student learning and achievement.
Develop and deliver courses in face-to-face, hybrid, online, and large-enrollment formats as needed by the department.
Design course materials, learning activities, and assessments that support measurable learning outcomes and student engagement.
Use varied instructional strategies to encourage active participation, critical thinking, and academic success.
Communicate regularly with students about course expectations, progress, and academic support resources.
Develop, revise, and maintain course curriculum aligned with departmental and university objectives.
Teach and adapt course content using pedagogical approaches appropriate to political science and public policy.
Conduct scholarly research and disseminate findings through publications, presentations, and other professional activities.
Mentor and supervise undergraduate students engaged in research, scholarly projects, and experiential learning.
Contribute to Autism Center initiatives, including work related to autism policy, advocacy, or related public policy issues.
Participate in departmental, college, and university service, including committee assignments and program development.
Engage in ongoing professional development to maintain disciplinary expertise and enhance teaching effectiveness.
Foster a learning environment that supports student success and respectful engagement among individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and educational backgrounds.
Collaborate with faculty to develop and establish curriculum, activities, processes, and resources supporting students’ public policy development.