Public Policy Professor (Asst/Assoc) — Teaching & Research

Texas A&M University System; Prairie View (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie View A&M University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor position in the Department of Justice Studies to enhance a growing public policy curriculum. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to research, teaching excellence, student mentorship, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities include teaching graduate and undergraduate public policy courses, developing new modules, mentoring students, pursuing external funding, and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Public Policy, Public Administration, Public Affairs, or a closely related field by the appointment start date.
• One year of college-level teaching experience.
• Ability to teach graduate courses across the public policy and administration curriculum, including policy analysis and research methods.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in public policy and administration.
• Support the development of an interdisciplinary public policy institute or lab.
• Contribute to curriculum development, program assessment, and program growth.
• Mentor students, assess learning outcomes, and enhance student success.
• Develop new course modules in sport management.
• Maintain an active research agenda, publish scholarly work, and pursue external funding.
• Collaborate across disciplines with university faculty and external partners on research and community-engaged initiatives.
• Participate in departmental, college, university, and professional service.
• Advance the university’s mission through research, teaching, and service.

Skills

Graduate teaching

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Student mentorship

Curriculum development

Education

Ph.D. in Public Policy / Public Administration / Public Affairs

Job description

Prairie View A&M University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor position in the Department of Justice Studies to enhance a growing public policy curriculum. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to research, teaching excellence, student mentorship, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities include teaching graduate and undergraduate public policy courses, developing new modules, mentoring students, pursuing external funding, and