Adjunct Instructor-Public Affairs
Texas Southern University

Job Info

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Security Sensitive Position?:

Yes

Hours of Work:

TBA

Posting Number:

TSU202411

Official TSU Title:

Adjunct Instructor-Public Affairs

Grant Title:

N/A

Job Description Summary / TWC Summary:

The Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs invites applications for adjunct faculty to teach various courses in its Departments of the Administration of Justice and Political Science. Specifically, the Department of the Administration of Justice seeks applicants who can teach various courses in criminal justice and criminology. The Department of Political Science seeks applicants, who can teach courses in its undergraduate Political Science Program (including American Government and Texas Government), undergraduate Public Affairs Program, undergraduate Emergency Management and Homeland Security Program, and graduate MPA and eMPA Programs.
Applicants, who are desirous of teaching undergraduate courses must have a minimum of 18 credit hours in the specific discipline or closely related discipline with relevant practical experience. Similarly, applicants for teaching graduate level courses must have a terminal degree in the specific discipline or closely related discipline with relevant practical experience, and be eligible to apply for temporary graduate faculty status.

Essential Duties Summary:

Teaching classes in BJ-ML School of Public Affairs.

% FTE:

TBA

Hiring Range:

Commensurate with experience.

Education:

M.A., ABD, Ph.D., or 18 graduate credit hours in the specific discipline or closely related discipline with relevant practical experience.

Required Licensing/Certification:

N/A

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must have excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
Must be able to work with a diverse student and faculty population.

Work Experience:

A minimum of one-year experience as an adjunct in a community college, a four-year college of university.

Working/Environmental Conditions:

Prolonged standing and/or walking.
Handling light weight objects.
Using or carrying equipment.

UA EEO Statement:

It is the policy of Texas Southern University to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, individuals with disability, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its programs, activities, admissions or employment policies. This policy of equal opportunity is strictly observed in all University employment-related activities such as advertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, employment training, compensation, promotion, termination, and employment benefits. This policy expressly prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, genetic history, national origin, individuals with disability, age, citizenship status, or protected veteran status. This policy shall be adhered to in accordance with the provisions of all applicable federal, state and local laws, including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

Manual of Administrative Policies and Procedures

Open Until Filled (overrides close field) :

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Open to all applicants.

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