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Department Summary

The Political Science Program in the School of Governance, Economy and Spatial Sciences at UNT is highly productive with 31 faculty members who are committed to excellence in both teaching and research. The program offers BA, MA, and PhD degrees.

Faculty in the program have previously edited the American Political Science Review, International Studies Quarterly, Politics, Groups and Identity, Politics and Religion, and Journal of Political Science Education. The Political Science program also houses the Castleberry Peace Institute, the Conflict and Human Security Studies Minor, and the International Studies Major. The program'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

We are seeking an Assistant or Associate Professor who will enhance the political science program’s and our school’s ability to design and implement academic programs related to the UNT’s National Security and Economic Strategy (NSES). The faculty member will also be expected to contribute to the political science and international studies program’s Conflict and Human Security minor. This position will significantly augment our program’s ability to offer courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels on international conflict, international conflict management, security studies and national security policy. This position also is expected to contribute to training our graduate students in cutting edge methodologies, such as survival/hazard analysis, time series panel regression analysis, geospatial mapping and analysis, and/or other advanced quantitative methods, which is a critical part of any research program related to national security and conflict studies.

Developing such analytical skills will enhance the marketability and skills of both our undergraduate and graduate students seeking employment in the national security sector.

Further skills in conflict management and peace building would provide excellent opportunities for employment with national and international organizations interested in conflict management and security analysis (such as the US State Department, Department of Defense, United Nations, World Bank, etc.).

This is an excellent opportunity to complement the development of our newly created ImpactLab for Applied Social Science Research, directed by Divisional Dean Lisa Henry, which is beginning to sponsor research projects that benefit local communities and businesses. One area that might be explored is training in national security and risk analysis for businesses such as Charles Schwab, Merrill Lynch, and others who are interested in assessing investment risk in conflict areas of the world. Also graduates from our National Security and Economic Strategy program may find opportunities with local defense contractors (such as Lockheed Martin and Raytheon among others) particularly in assessing future security threats and planning weapon systems to meet those future security threats.

We seek at either the associate or assistant rank a scholar who could help provide leadership in developing the NSES program and enhance the political science program’s research and teaching capabilities in International Conflict, Conflict Management, and Security Studies, Resource Scarcity and National Security, and Environmental Degradation and International Conflict.

The teaching load is expected to be be 2:2. Courses include PSCI 3500 (Human Security) PSCI 3810 (International Relations) PSCI 4821 (International Conflict) PSCI 4827 (Negotiation and Diplomacy) PSCI 6830 (International Conflict); PSCI 6831 (International Conflict Management). The faculty may also teach for our International Studies curriculum particularly our course on INST 4851 (National Security) and courses related to candidate’s field of expertise. In addition the faculty member will be expected to develop courses that enhance the National Security and Economic Strategy degree program.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. or ABD in Political Science or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred applicants will be able to teach quantitative methods at both the undergraduate and graduate level.

Experience with curriculum development and training in advanced quantitative methods are preferred

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday - 8:00am-5:00pm

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

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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, 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. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration 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 a related investigation or proceeding.