Assistant Professor Tenure-Track - Public Administration

Job Title

Assistant Professor Tenure-Track - Public Administration

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Public Administration

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Fort Worth, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Department of Public Administration within the College of Liberal and Fine Arts invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Public Administration. Our department is dedicated to preparing the next generation of public service leaders through academic programs that integrate foundational public management theory with cutting-edge practices, emphasizing timely and critical developments, equipping students to meet the evolving challenges of public service. If you are passionate about inspiring students, conducting impactful research, and contributing to a mission-driven academic community, we encourage you to apply and join our dynamic team.

This is a 9-month tenure-track position located on Tarleton's Chisolm Trail campus in Fort Worth, Texas. Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work and teaching requirements indicate. May be required to teach at other campuses or online at the institution's discretion.

The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate excellence and innovation in teaching, maintain an impactful research program, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, actively engage in mentoring and guiding doctoral students through their academic and research endeavors, fostering a supportive and enriching environment within our PhD program, and participate in the necessary operation of the institution.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

60 % Teaching and Service:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lectures, seminars, and/or laboratory offerings to undergraduate and/or graduate students, which may include general education core curriculum.

• Develop course syllabi, select instructional materials, and design assessments such as exams, quizzes, papers, etc.

• Assess student performance, provide timely feedback, and evaluate student learning outcomes to inform teaching practices and curriculum improvements.

• Engage students in active learning, foster critical thinking skills, and provide opportunities for discussion, collaboration, and hands-on learning.

• Provide academic support and guidance to students through office hours, feedback on assignments, and mentoring.

• Adhere to university policies, academic integrity standards, and accreditation requirements related to teaching responsibilities.

• Incorporate innovative teaching methods, technologies, and pedagogical approaches to enhance student learning and engagement.

• Engage in ongoing professional development activities to stay current in the field, improve teaching skills, and explore new instructional strategies.

• Collaborate with colleagues, departmental faculty, and university staff to coordinate course offerings, share resources, and contribute to program development and improvement.

• Participate in institutional service roles including but not limited to, college committees, advisory committees, student/faculty recruitment, and mentoring of new and part-time faculty.

40 % Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity:

• Maintain an active agenda for research, scholarship, or creative activity appropriate to the applicant's academic discipline.

• Make original contributions to the advancement of knowledge/creative expression in the applicant's discipline through scholarly publication, presentation, or exhibition.

• Demonstrate potential for external funding, national impact, or