Visiting Professor of Political Science

Texas Wesleyan University Portal•Fort Worth, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Designs and delivers instruction in undergraduate Political Science courses offered by the School. Participates in teaching effectiveness efforts; provides academic advising to students; participates in all department, school and University-wide events and activities.

Requirements

Ph.D. or professional degree in Political Science or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Experience in teaching undergraduate courses.
Demonstrated scholarly and professional activities, including publications and presentations.
Knowledge of current research activities in Political Science.
Experience in curriculum and program development, assessment and reporting.
Experience in advising and mentoring undergraduate students.
Experience supervising and evaluating student interns.
Experience in the scholarship of teaching.
Knowledge of SACSCOC accreditation and applicable discipline-related standards.

Responsibilities

Prepares lessons and delivers instruction for day, evening, weekend, and some online courses at the undergraduate level. Regular course load is 4 per Fall and 4 per Spring semester.
Adheres to the established class schedule and office hours. Submits contracts, book requests, syllabi, grades, evaluations, and other required paperwork and reports in a timely manner.
Conducts scholarly and professional activities, writes and submits articles for presentation and publication in academic journals.
Remains knowledgeable of current research activities in respective discipline by reading journal articles, attending conferences, and maintaining relationships with other fellow researchers.
Participates in curriculum and program development, assessment and reporting.
Advises and mentors students at the undergraduate level and participates in their scholarship activities.
Supervises and evaluates student interns as needed.
Participates in the scholarship of teaching.
Supports maintenance of SACSCOC accreditation and applicable discipline-related standards.
Other duties as assigned by the Dean.