courses in the department's online undergraduate program in political science. The search is open with respect to area of specialization within public administration and public policy. Because our online curricular needs span the field, we are especially interested in candidates with flexible teaching interests who are prepared to teach across more than one area, including some combination of public management, leadership, budgeting and finance, grant writing, human resources management, and non-profit management. Candidates with substantial applied experience in public or nonprofit organizations are encouraged to apply, as are candidates with a demonstrated record of effective online instruction.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- The primary responsibility of this position is the delivery of high-quality online instruction in the MPA program and, as needed, the online undergraduate program in political science. Although all faculty are expected to mentor students, the primary focus of this position is teaching courses and contributing to the ongoing success of the MPA program.
- Other duties as assigned.
All items listed below are required and must be submitted in order for your file to be considered complete:
- A statement of purpose indicating teaching interests and relevant professional experience
- Curriculum Vitae
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., sample syllabi, student evaluations, or a brief teaching statement addressing online instruction)
- Three letters of recommendation, to be requested if selected for interview.
Arkansas State University is a comprehensive public research university located approximately 70 miles northwest of Memphis, TN. The department offers a well-rounded curriculum to its more than 120 majors. The department also offers two graduate programs—an MA in Political Science and a NASPAA-accredited MPA program, the latter with an enrollment of more than 230 students.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Knowledge, skills, and abilities required or applicable to the position responsibilities and area of specialization, including special abilities.
General Days/Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Additional hours as requested and/or needed
Regular and reliable attendance
Other:
Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date
This position has been identified as a telecommuting position. The duties are performed during standard work hours of 8am-5pm at a predefined and approved work location. Individuals filling this role must have dedicated workspace that provides privacy and security related to the work being performed. Additionally, individuals must have secure internet access with appropriate upload/download capabilities to perform the duties associated with the position. Individuals in this position will be required to review and acknowledge the Telecommuting Guidelines and Telecommuting Agreement for A-State.
Location Requirement: To be considered for this position, candidates must reside in Arkansas or a state that shares a border with Arkansas (Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Missouri, or Oklahoma. This residency requirement supports team collaboration, regional knowledge, and occasional in-person engagement as needed.
The primarily online teaching modality means that some flexibility may be needed in work schedules to accommodate student needs.
Applicants wishing to work in person will be provided with a full faculty office and resources should that be preferred.
Questions can be sent to cwimpy@astate.edu
Minimum Qualifications:
An earned MPA or a related master's degree with substantial professional experience in public or nonprofit management is required.
PhD, DPA, or other terminal degree in public administration, public policy, political science, or a cognate field is preferred.
