Job Description
Location : NorthwestMaryville campus in Maryville, MO
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 527030
Department: Humanities & Social Sciences
Opening Date: 08/29/2024
EMPLOYMENT TERMS: 9-month, Tenure track Assistant Professor
PRIMARY DUTY: To teach undergraduate courses in Political Science, including a general education course in American Government and Politics, and upper-division and graduate courses in Political Science, and to coordinate and develop programs both on campus and online. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching within a comprehensive state university, engagement in student and university service, and the promise of scholarly achievement.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Teach American Government General Education section(s)
- Teach and develop upper division and graduate courses in Political Science, especially Public Administration
- Ability to use multiple delivery systems, including blended, online, and distance learning formats.
- Scholarly research in academic discipline
- Department service, including student organization assistance and sponsorship
- University service, including committee work
- Advisement of students in undergraduate course programs and in applications for graduate programs and employment opportunities.
- Ability to work with diverse populations or completed coursework demonstrating understanding of diverse populations.
- Other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS for Assistant Professor: Education: ABD or PhD in Political Science or Public Administration
Experience: Successful teaching experience at college level preferred
Skills: Teaching ability in Political Science as well as scholarly research in the field
WORKING CONDITIONS: The position entails classroom instruction in upper and lower division courses in classes typically ranging from 15 to 60 students. Faculty maintain regular office hours within the department area to support students.
EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED: Faculty are issued a personal laptop with a Microsoft software suite. Classrooms are technology-enhanced (document stations, video equipment, Internet access).
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to meet essential classroom functions
COMMUNITY: Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri, and 110 miles southeast of Omaha, Nebraska. For more information visit the city's website at
UNIVERSITY: With an enrollment of about 10,000 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus as well as its location at the Northland Innovation Center and through
Founded in 1905 and , Northwestplaces a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jump start on their careers. Students have opportunities to build their rsums with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the , , the , and , a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency.
The University also is a national model for student success and career placement with 96 percent of graduates securing employment or continuing their education within six months of completing a degree at Northwest, according to the
Furthermore, its vibrant and diverse learning community offers more than 150 student organizations, and in tuition, which is , saving students an estimated $6,800 over four years. Northwest also offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program.Designated the Missouri Arboretum, the Northwest campus was named one of the ""
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APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications will be reviewed beginning October 28, 2024 or until the position is filled
DATE AVAILABLE: August 11, 2025
TO APPLY: Please fill out a Northwest application online by clicking to reach our employment opportunities listing. You will also need to submit a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for three references in order for your application materials to be complete. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at 660-562-1127 or email bbadger@nwmissouri.edu for more information.
INQUIRIES FOR THE POSITION CAN BE MADE TO: Dr. Bronson Herrera
Department of Humanities and Social Sciences
800 University Drive
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, Missouri 64468
660-562-1290
bherrera@nwmissouri.edu
The Office of Human Resource prides itself in offering a full, competitive benefits package with providers, who we feel, will offer the best service possible to the employees. Full-time employees are offered Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Long-term Disability insurance options as well as retirement plans upon employment at the University. For more information on each of these topics, please contact the office of Human Resources at (660) 562-1127 or via email at hrwebpg@nwmissouri.edu. Northwest Missouri State University
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