Political Science - Full-Time, Non-Tenure Track Assistant Professor

University of Central Oklahoma • Edmond, OK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Political Science and Public Affairs at the University of Central Oklahoma invites applications for a full-time, annually renewable, non-tenure-track Assistant Professor position at its Main Campus in Edmond, Oklahoma. The position is eligible for promotion through faculty ranks. The successful candidate will teach and mentor students and contribute to the department’s public service education and collaborative work. The department includes a NASPAA-accredited Master of Public Administration program, graduate degrees in Political Science and International Affairs, and three active undergraduate majors.

The typical teaching load is four courses per semester (4/4), across undergraduate and graduate levels and in in-person, hybrid, and online formats. Courses will support programs across the department, with teaching assignments based on departmental needs and the candidate’s strengths. The faculty member will advise and mentor students, contribute to department, college, and university committees, and support departmental assessment and accreditation. The role also requires professional development, instructional improvement, and scholarly activity, including an active research agenda aligned with the teaching commitment.

Requirements

• Earned doctorate (Ph.D., D.P.A., or terminal degree) in Public Administration, Political Science, Public Policy, or a related field from a regionally accredited or internationally recognized institution. ABD candidates may be considered if all degree requirements are completed by the appointment start date.
• A J.D. alone, without an accompanying master’s degree or relevant doctorate in a related field, is not sufficient.
• Evidence of commitment to effective university teaching and student success.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise across the discipline and substantive or methodological interests that complement the department’s existing strengths.
• Ability to teach the core freshman-level government course.
• Ability to teach undergraduate courses in public law and judicial politics.
• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in political science and public administration.
• Ability to teach graduate-level courses in tribal sovereignty governance, disaster management, policy analysis, nonprofit leadership, and research methods.
• Experience developing curriculum, advising students, and/or supervising graduate-level capstone or applied research projects.

Responsibilities

• Teach a typical load of four courses per semester across undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Teach in in-person, hybrid, and online formats, supporting courses across the department’s programs.
• Mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate students.
• Contribute to department, college, and university committees.
• Participate in departmental assessment and accreditation support.
• Maintain professional development, improve instruction, and pursue scholarly activity, including an active research agenda.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree