Associate Professor (Master's of Public Policy)

Prairie View A&M University

Associate Professor (Master's of Public Policy)

Job Title
Associate Professor (Master's of Public Policy)

Agency
Prairie View A&M University

Department
Department Of Justice Studies

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
Prairie View, Texas

Job Type
Faculty

Job Description

The tenured Associate Professor position in the College of Juvenile Studies will begin Fall 2025. The College of Juvenile Justice anticipates starting a Master's of Public Policy program. This position will teach mostly undergraduate level courses though at times may teach a graduate course, will engage in research and publication of research findings, and participate in service commitments.

Responsibilities:

• Record of excellent teaching, planning, preparation and teaching courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Assess student performance, provide timely feedback, evaluate student learning outcomes to inform teaching practices and curriculum improvements.
  
• Active record of scholarship in areas related to public policy, justice policy, social policy. Original contributions to the advancement of knowledge through scholarly publications and presentations. Record of seeking and/or obtaining external funding.
  
• Mentor doctoral students; participate in institutional service roles including department/college/university committees; professional involvement. Collaborate with colleagues to coordinate course offerings, contribute to program development and improvement.
  

Required Education & Experience:

• Ph.D. in Public Policy, Juvenile Justice, Criminal Justice, Criminology, or closely related discipline.
  
• Six years of undergraduate teaching experience.
  
• Candidates with only a J.D. degree will not be considered.
  

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Have a record of excellent teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
  
• Have an established scholarly record appropriate for a tenured associate professor at a Carnegie R2 (high research) university.
  
• Have an active record of scholarship in areas related to public policy.
  
• Make original contributions to the advancement of knowledge through scholarly publications and presentations.
  
• Have a record of seeking and/or obtaining external funding.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preference will be given to applicants who have a substantive strength in public policy, justice policy, social policy.
  
• Plan, prepare, and teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
  
• Assess student performance, provide timely feedback, and evaluate student learning outcomes to inform teaching practices and curriculum improvements.
  
• Engage in ongoing professional development activities to stay current in the field, improve teaching skills, and explore new instructional strategies.
  
• Collaborate with colleagues to coordinate course offerings and contribute to program development and improvement.
  
• Mentor doctoral students.
  
• Participate in institutional service roles including department/college/university committees.
  

Job Posting Close Date:

• Until Filled
  

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.

Background Check Requirements:

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.


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About Us
For more than 140 years, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has been igniting passion in its students. With an established reputation for producing engineers, nurses and educators, PVAMU offers baccalaureate degrees, master’s degrees and doctoral degree programs through nine colleges and schools. The University has an enrollment of more than 8,500 students. Designated an institution of “the first class” in the Texas Constitution, PVAMU is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state and a member of The Texas A&M University System. The University is dedicated to fulfilling its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research and service.

PVAMU is conveniently located near the rapidly growing residential and commercial area known as the Northwest Houston Corridor. The developing Northwest Houston Corridor offers newly developed suburban communities, a variety of shopping and dining near the Houston Premium Outlets and is a short, 35-minute commute into downtown Houston. For more information, visit www.pvamu.edu. Your career opportunities with a “University of the first class” begins here!

Prairie View A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (936) 261-1730.








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