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Job Title

Visiting Assistant Professor of Public Administration

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

College Of Liberal Arts

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The College of Liberal Arts is seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor of Public Administration. Teaching assignments may include classroom (face-to-face), hybrid, and online classes. The successful candidate will show excellent and enthusiastic teaching skills and demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment. The incumbent will teach graduate level courses in the Master of Public Administration program and may need to contribute to the undergraduate teaching needs of the Political Science and/or Criminal Justice disciplines in the department. The area of specialization is open; however, candidates must be able to contribute to teaching in the core of the MPA program which includes topics such as U.S. Government and Texas Institutions, organizational theory, research methods, public budgeting, and policy making.

The Department of Social Sciences (DSOC) is a multi-disciplinary department in the College of Liberal Arts that offers undergraduate degrees in Political Science and Criminal Justice and the graduate degree of Master of Public Administration. Through its contribution to the core curriculum, Political Science is one of the largest generators of student credit hours for the university. The Criminal Justice program is one of the largest undergraduate majors on campus. The MPA program is the second largest graduate program in the College of Liberal Arts. DSOC faculty are leaders on campus, in the community, and in their disciplines. We value excellence and work daily to support the University’s Islander Impact 2030 Overarching Goal to be nationally recognized for student success, academic achievement, research, creative activity, innovation, and service excellence.

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a vibrant, Hispanic and Minority Serving Doctoral Research Institution that proudly provides a solid academic reputation, renowned faculty, and highly rated degree programs since 1947. The University has a heritage of teaching excellence with innovation in research and community engagement as part of the distinguished Texas A&M System. With palm tree-lined pathways throughout the campus, nearby natural wetlands, a scenic hike-and-bike trail and a university beach, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is the only university in the nation located on its own island, at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast.

Required Qualifications:

+ Doctoral degree in Public Administration or a closely related discipline from an accredited university . Advanced ABD will be considered; Degree must be conferred at the time of appointment.

+ The potential to teach in a variety of formats to include classroom, hybrid, and online courses.

+ Ability to teach in the core of the MPA program, including topics such as U.S. Government and Texas Institutions, Organizational Theory, Research Methods, Public Budgeting, and Policy Making.

+ Ability to qualify for Graduate Faculty Status.

TO APPLY: https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/careers/index.php

All required documentation must be submitted to be considered for the position. Please address the application packet to the Search Committee.

A completed application will include:

1. A letter of application addressing qualifications listed above including a statement on teaching excellence and research agenda2. A curriculum vitae3. Three professional references including name, address, title, telephone number, and email addresses4. Copies of transcripts of graduate coursework

The job posting will remain open until July 10th, 2025. Application reviews will begin immediately following.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.