Job Description
Prairie View A&M University Assistant / Associate Professor (Public Policy) Job Title Assistant / Associate Professor (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 position is a nine-month, tenure-track Public Policy position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level to begin Fall 2026. Tenure is negotiable based on the scholarly record of the candidate. It is a 9-month appointment. Preference will be given to applicants with substantive strength and competencies to teach in areas of policy analysis, policy implementation, impact assessment, and quantitative analysis. Additionally, the candidate is expected to engage in scholarly research (e.g., publish peer-reviewed journal articles, scholarly books, seeking external grants, etc.), and engage in professional service at the university and within the discipline.
The salary is determined in accordance with the University's compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates' education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position. Responsibilities: - Teaching (e.g., face-to-face or online as assigned by the Department Head, create and post course syllabi to make it accessible to students, ensure the course readings and assignments are directly related to the course descriptions, mentor students on research projects).
- Research (e.g., publish research in scholarly outlets, seek external funding for research projects, etc.
- Service (e.g., serve on committees as assigned by the Department Head, serve on dissertation committees of students in the department's Ph.D. program, engage in appropriate service in the discipline and community, etc.).
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience: - Ph.D. in Public Policy, Public Administration, Public Affairs or a closely related field.
- 3 scholarly publications.
- 2 years of teaching experience.
- Experience applying for external research funding.
Preferred Qualifications: - 3+ years of teaching experience.
- 4+ scholarly publications.
- Success in securing external research funding.
- Mentoring and assessment of student learning.
Job Posting Close Date: 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
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/Veterans/Disability Employer.
To apply, visit 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 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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