Lecturer (Continuing)
 University of North Texas - Denton | |
 United States, Texas, Denton | |
| 1155 Union Circle (Show on map) | |
 Feb 20, 2025 | |
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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: commensurate upon experience 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.
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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 31 faculty members who are committed to excellence in both teaching and research. It offers BA, MA/MS, and PhD degrees. Faculty in the department have previously edited the American Political Science Review, International Studies Quarterly, and 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 Position Overview The faculty member will be expected to teach 2305 and 2306 classes which are our core undergraduate American politics courses. The faculty member will also teach courses related to political theory. The typical teaching load is 4/4 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 developing our internship program, particularly in helping secure internship opportunities and assist with our pre-law program. Minimum Qualifications Ph.D. (or ABD) in Political Science (or related field). Ideal candidates will be those who are well grounded in the history of political philosophy and focuses on the great themes and issues of political thought: justice, liberty, morality, religion and its relation to politics and human nature. Preferred Qualifications 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. | |