Assistant / Associate Professor of International Development; Director, MID Program

SUMMARY:

The School of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA), a private Christian institution located in West Palm Beach, Florida, seeks an inspiring Assistant/Associate Professor of International Development. The successful candidate will further enhance the excellence and vitality of the Department in accordance with the university mission, and will teach a range of courses including Seminar in Development, Practicum in Development, Development Policy, Master’s Thesis, and Fieldwork Seminar. Some duties, including international fieldwork, will be conducted outside the typical 9-month faculty assignment. The position includes a program stipend to oversee the program.

PBA’s mission is to equip students to grow in wisdom, lead with conviction, and serve God boldly. The School of Liberal Arts and Sciences expands on this mission by fostering intellectual curiosity, open inquiry, critical thinking, the pursuit of knowledge, responsible civic engagement, and a deep understanding of the relationship of the Christian faith and reason.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Teaching
  • Strong commitment to and evidence of teaching excellence
  • Demonstrated ability to integrate Christian faith with teaching
• Research
  • A robust research agenda
• Service
  • Willingness to serve the department, the university, and the community
  • Advising students
  • Serving on committees
  • Attending meetings
  • Supervising student projects
• Professionalism
  • Effective written and verbal communication with students, faculty, administrators, and other constituents.

• Ph.D. with relevant teaching experience and research record are preferred.
• Extensive international development experiences with a relevant master’s degree will be considered.