Associate/Full Professor of Political Science

Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open to the Public

Position Status: Full-Time, Regular Tenure Track

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: ES0004/3 Commensurate with rank and experience

Salary Range: $68,959-$112,454

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: 4200 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington DC. 20008

Brief Description of Duties
Strong research background required with capability of teaching undergraduate courses in African American Studies with specialization in Black Politics and/or Public Administration with specialization in Public Policy with emphasis on African Americans. Ability to teach political science undergraduate courses, specifically in American politics, public policy, and government with emphasis on race and ethnicity. Experience advising students and supervising undergraduate internship and research projects are also necessary. Supervisory and administrative leadership experience required. Candidate must possess a demonstrated record of scholarly publications and collaborating with faculty on a variety of scholarly activities. The faculty member is expected to participate in program, division, college, and university service activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative of the nature and levels of work assigned to this position, but they are not necessarily all-inclusive. Tasks that are specific to duties and responsibilities related to this position are as follows:

1. Teach undergraduate courses i.e. American Government, Black Politics, Public Administration, Public Policy, Race & Ethnicity, and related political science required and elective courses.

2. Participate in the ongoing development and assessment of the Political Science program.

3. Conduct research in specialty areas of Political Science, specifically Black Politics and public policy issues and publish in professional journals, books, and/or electronic media that are consistent with the direction of the academic program.

4. Keep abreast of discipline related trends in instruction by reading current literature, collaborating with colleagues, participating in professional conferences, and designing online materials to enhance academic performance.

5. Write grant proposals to procure external research funding and enhance the program’s research infrastructure to promote institutional grant competitiveness.

6. Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom student-centered instructions and discussions.

7. Maintain currency in the use of software and technology in the classroom.

8. Evaluate and grade students’ class work, assignments, and papers using rubrics and other student-centered approaches.

9. Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate students on topics of assigned academic course.

10. Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.

11. Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.

12. Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.

13. Advise and mentor students on academic and career issues.

14. Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.

15. Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.

16. Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.

17. Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.

18. Participate in campus and community events.

19. Identify and collaborate with community partners.

20. Participate in program, department, college and university service activities.

Minimum Job Requirements

The Political Science program seeks a faculty member with academic qualifications, supervisory leadership, and teaching experience in the core areas of African American Studies/Politics and Public Administration/Public Policy. Priority consideration will be given to applicants with demonstrated leadership and supervisory experiences at the program, department, and/or division levels of academia and an interest in administrative responsibilities. Applicants should have demonstrated skills in classroom and technological based teaching tools. They are also expected to demonstrate research competency through scholarly publications and conference presentations.

Required Qualifications

1. Demonstrated knowledge and skills in classroom and technological based teaching tools.

2. Ph.D in Political Science from an American Political Science Association recognized program with specialization in areas of American Government, African American Studies/Politics, Public Policy and/or Public Administration. Applicants with degree in African American Studies will be considered depending on related discipline expertise. Demonstrated evidence of teaching core foundation and advance courses in specialized areas.
3.  A minimum of six (6) years of teaching Political Science at the college/university level; and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in an administrative supervisory leadership role.
4.  Evidence of scholarly publications and presentations at discipline-related conferences and meetings.
5.  Demonstrated evidence of the ability to work collaboratively on research projects as well as serving on program, department and University- wide committees.

Information to Applicant

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is in the collective bargaining unit represented by National Education Association (NEA) and you may be required to pay an agency service fee through direct payroll deduction.

Employment Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia' s retirement plan (TIAA-CREF).

Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability.  Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act.  In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act.  Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated.  Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference:  Applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Visa Sponsorship: At this time, the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B). This position is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Residency Preference: The Residency Preference Amendment Act of 1988, D.C. Law 7-203, created a system in which provides that any applicant for employment in the Career or Educational Services who is a bona fide resident of the District of Columbia may claim a residency reference at the time of application. An applicant selected for an appointment based on District residency will be required to submit no less than eight (8) proofs of bona fide District residency. Bona fide District residency must be maintained from the date of appointment to the position for seven (7) consecutive years. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the (7) year period will result in forfeiture of employment.

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation.  The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia.  The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Human Resources Only.

Contact Information:  All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Talent Management at (202) 274-5380.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit: http://www.udc.edu/equal opportunity/.