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Lecturer (Continuing)

  • 511259
  • Denton, Texas, United States
  • Faculty

Title: Lecturer (Continuing)

Employee Classification: Lecturer (Continuing)

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Lib Arts & Soc Sci

Department: UNT-Political Science-122400

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the candidates qualifications, experience, and discipline, in acordance with university guidelines and available funding.

FTE: 1.00

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
 
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
 
Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The Department of Political Science at UNT is a highly productive department with 30 faculty members who are committed to excellence in both teaching and research. It offers BA, MA, and PhD degrees. Faculty in the department have previously edited the American Political Science Review, International Studies Quarterly, Politics and Religion, Politics, Groups, and Identities, and the Journal of Political Science Education,. The department also houses the Castleberry Peace Institute, the Peace Studies Program, and the Latina/o Mexican-American Studies Program. The Department’s web site is: http://politicalscience.unt.edu

UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

Position Overview

The faculty member will be expected to teach our core undergraduate American politics courses (2305 and 2306 classes). The typical teaching load is 4/4 but with a teaching release for service to the department (i.e. a 3/3 load with service requirement). The faculty member will also contribute to advising students in our legal studies minor and certificate programs and is expected to contribute to the law-related upper division courses, including American Legal Systems, and the three course sequence in Constitutional Law. Responsibilities at the college and university level include coordinating with other advisors and oversight of the Legal Studies Certificate and Legal Studies Minor. Ideal candidates will be able to contribute to our dynamic student body, understand the importance of a holistic student experience, and connect students to alumni working with both groups to facilitate student opportunities for lifelong learning.

Minimum Qualifications

A master’s degree in political science or other law-related discipline, or a Juris Doctor degree (J.D.) from accredited institutions are required.

Preferred Qualifications

A PhD. is preferred although ABD students may also be considered depending on their credentials. Those with experience in public law and legal studies, teaching excellence, undergraduate advising, and programmatic service are preferred. Those with experience in public law and legal studies, teaching excellence, undergraduate advising, and programmatic service are preferred.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

 

Work Schedule:

varies based on assignment

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits:

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

 

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