Location: Edmond, OK
Company: University Of Central Oklahoma
full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor to join our faculty.
The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching a total of four classes per semester (fall/spring) in political science and/or public administration. This may include both core courses and courses related to a sub-field (e.
g. Cybersecurity Policy, Cyber Governance, Digital Democracy and E-Governance, Technology Policy and Regulation, Intelligence and National Security, Public Policy and AI, OR related field). The Department of Political Science houses undergraduate degrees in Political Science and Public Service, with foci in American Politics, International Affairs, and Law and Courts. We are also home
to master's degrees in Political Science, Political Science - International Affairs, and Public Administration, and a graduate certificate in Disaster Management.
Emerging emphases include indigenous governance and public policy analysis. Successful candidates may be called on to support any of these areas. As an Assistant Professor, active participation in the governance of the department and/or the NASPAA-accredited Master of Public Administration program is expected. Collaborative work with colleagues and professional peers, as well as serving on department, college, and university committees, will be part of the role. The candidate should demonstrate a commitment to excellence in
teaching, service, and scholarly or creative activities in their field of expertise.
Join our inclusive community at UCO and be part of our mission to prepare ethical, transformative leaders who contribute to public dialogue, policy management, and collaborative action in governments, nonprofit organizations, and other public service fields. Position Duties and Responsibilities: Teach (4 classes per semester), advise, and mentor students in the areas of political science and/or public administration, evaluate student performance, and support the educational philosophy of the university. May be required to teach core courses, as well as courses related to the listed sub-fields.
Must be willing to teach in a variety of instructional formats (in-person, hybrid, and online) as needed and appropriate. Other areas of responsibility include contributing to the ongoing development of curriculum and maintaining an active research agenda. Engages in teaching, service, and scholarly and/or creative activities in the field(s) of demonstrated expertise, and as defined by the tenure and promotion policy in the UCO Employee and Faculty Handbook. Qualifications: Applicants should have either a doctorate, Ph. D. in Political Science and/or Public Administration, and/or juris doctorate, J.
D. with any one sub-field such as: Cybersecurity Policy, Cyber Governance, Digital Democracy and E-Governance, Technology Policy and Regulation, Intelligence and National Security, Public Policy and AI, or related fields. J. D. s may have a law-focused approach such as Cybersecurity Law, Information Technology Law, Data Protection and Privacy Law, Intellectual Property Law, Digital Rights and Civil Liberties, International Law and Cyberspace, and/or Ethical and Legal Implications of AI. A degree earned by August 2024 is preferred. The terminal degree must be from a regionally accredited or an internationally recognized institution (exceptions require approval from the UCO Office of Academic Affairs).
The applicant should possess excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Preferred Experience: University teaching experience Demonstrated potential to publish and/or engage in scholarly or creative activities Developed research agenda Shown willingness to mentor and advise students Required Documents: Applicants are required to submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a list of references with contact information, a 1-2-page essay on teaching philosophy, sample syllabi, teaching artifacts (if available), and copies of all transcripts.
We welcome examples of work that embraces difference of identity, experiences, and thought throughout the required submission materials. UCO's Land Acknowledgement The University of Central Oklahoma recognizes that we gather on land entrusted to the care and protection of the Caddo and Wichita peoples. These lands are part of the wider state of Oklahoma which is shared by the 39 sovereign Indigenous Nations including the Kiowa, Comanche, Osage, Apache and Fort Sill Apache Nations, and is associated with the forced relocation of Nations through the Indian Removal Act of 1830.
The university was built in Unassigned Land within seized portions of Indian Territory taken from the Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Creek, and Seminole Nations by the federal government in 1866. Beginning in 1889, this land was distributed through several Land Runs intended to confine and erase Indigenous peoples from this territory. We acknowledge the historical events that have and continue to affect Indigenous people of this land. We pledge to honor and respect Indigenous knowledges and worldviews as we sustain a meaningful relationship with the Sovereign Nations.
Inclusive Community at UCO The University of Central Oklahoma affirms and promotes diversity in areas including race, class, gender identity, ethnicity, culture, religion, ideology, (dis)ability, affectional orientation, gender expression, and other aspects of self-identification. The university's appreciation of diversity includes an awareness of the historical heritage on which the university was founded and the many struggles and sacrifices, both historically and currently, that confront underrepresented communities. Given this awareness, UCO actively strives to enrich the experience of the entire community by implementing practices that remove barriers to those communities served least well by existing institutions and systems.
UCO does this not only because it is right, but also because diversity enriches the experiences and expands the social and conceptual horizons of students, faculty, and staff members while enhancing the university's ability to contribute to the intellectual, cultural, economic, and social advancement of the communities and individuals it serves. Master of Public Administration Mission Statement As the flagship public service program for Oklahoma's metropolitan university, the University of Central Oklahoma Master of Public Administration serves diverse communities by preparing ethical, transformation leaders who creatively and analytically inform public dialogue and manage policy through collaborative action by preparing graduates for careers in government, nonprofit organizations, and other public service fields.
Physical Demands Reasonable accommodation will be made, in accordance with ADA requirements, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Qualifications PDN-9ad5cdca-225b-4bfe-87d0-816488d3698d
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The coach will provide daily instruction to student-athletes to increase their knowledge and understanding of the sport. Provide strategic direction, leadership, and motivation to prepare student-athletes for intercollegiate competition. Plan, organize, and conduct practice sessions.
Educate and enforce safety rules and regulations. Plan and direct physical conditioning programs that will enable athletes to achieve maximum performance. Educate individuals or groups on rules, strategies, techniques, and principles relevant to their particular sport. Evaluate athletes' skill levels and review performance records to determine their fitness and potential in a particular area of athletics.
Keep abreast of changing rules, techniques, technologies, and philosophies relevant to their sport. Ensure compliance with all NCAA rules and regulations for their respective sports program.
Department Specific Essential Job Functions: The Assistant Men's Basketball Coach will serve as a representative of the University displaying courtesy, tact, consideration, and discretion in all interactions with other members of the UCO community and with the public. Monitor and evaluate the academic progress of student-athletes. Assist head coach in planning and executing practice sessions. Work with student-athletes in developing skills in basketball. backss competitor performance. Help to formulate
workout sessions and game plans. Coordinate recruiting efforts which involve evaluating current and potential talent at high schools and junior colleges.
Performs other related tasks as assigned. A coach who is found in violation of NCAA regulations shall be subject to disciplinary or corrective action as outlined in the provisions of the NCAA enforcement procedures, including suspension without pay or termination of employment for significant or repetitive violations. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of and adheres to applicable NCAA, Conference, University, and departmental rules and regulations. Upon notification of an NCAA violation, reports the violation to the NCAA Compliance Office.
Also has a responsibility to follow applicable procedures and cooperate fully with any and all investigations of potential violations of NCAA, Conference, University, or departmental rules and regulations. Experience Required: The ideal candidate will have experience in teaching, instructing and coaching, preferably at the collegiate level. Requires the application of expertise in a chosen field to achieve results. 1+ years of experience. Appropriate profession accomplishments and credentials. Experience Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Education or related field.
Previous experience as a Basketball Coach, preferably as a College or High School Head Coach or as an assistant at the college level. Candidate must have current certification in First Aid, CPR & AED or become certified as required by NCAA DII Bylaw 11.1.6 prior to the start of employment. Post-hire: Must complete NCAA Coaching Certification Modules within (14) days of beginning employment date. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Demonstrated competency in the areas of skills instruction, academic prioritization, ability to function in a multi-dimensional organization, budget management, and talent backssment.
Ability to work in an environment where the education, welfare, and graduation of student-athletes receive primary emphasis. Physical Demands: Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Hours per Week 10-25 hrs/wk (working nights, weekends, and holidays during the season is a possible function of this position)Qualifications PDN-9ad5cdca-e6e8-4fe2-a28e-33892566cddf
a pool of interested applicants from which the Department may draw as sections become open at any point in the current academic year. This posting may or may not result in the hiring of adjuncts. Adjunct faculty members provide quality learning experience for students and support the educational philosophy, mission, and long-term goals of the University of Central Oklahoma, the College of Liberal Arts, and the hiring department.
Adjunct faculty members teach classes, advise and mentor students, evaluate student performance, and maintain student records in accordance with university policies. Adjunct faculty members work in a collaborative manner with full- and part-time colleagues and
adhere to all of the policies and procedures outlined in the UCO Faculty and Employee Handbooks. Department Specific Essential Job Functions: Instruct up to three sections of first-year composition classes during the Fall and Spring semesters.
Composition courses at UCO focus on expository writing, argumentation, and research. Experience Required: Possesses at least a Master's degree in the field specified in the position announcement (exceptions require Academic Affairs approval). Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Experience Preferred: Master's degree in English required, MA in Comp/Rhet preferred. Two years college-level teaching experience
required. Must be available for morning, afternoon, and/or evening sessions as assigned.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Adjunct faculty in English are instructors-of-record and are responsible for planning lessons, developing assignments and activities, grading and returning student work, and holding classes as scheduled by the University. Additional duties include scheduling office hours, answering email promptly, administering course evaluations, and meeting College of Liberal Arts and English Department deadlines. Physical Demands: Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
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applicants from which the Department may draw as sections become open at any point in the current academic year. This posting may or may not result in the hiring of adjuncts. Adjunct faculty provides a quality learning experience for students on a semester basis.
Adjunct faculty reports to a dean or chair and performs instruction-related duties and responsibilities in a timely manner and in accordance with the mission, policies and procedures of the college. The relationship of the adjunct faculty member to the student is one of teacher and facilitator of learning. Department Specific Essential Job Functions: Teaching undergraduate courses in Leadership in any of the following formats:
'Traditional semester morning, afternoon, or evening courses 'Weekend courses 'Block scheduling (4 or 8 week courses) 'Online 'UCO Campus in Edmond or UCO-Downtown at the Carnegie Center in downtown Oklahoma City.
Specific courses may include: Theories of Leadership Leadership and Cultural Competency Internship in Leadership Other leadership courses Adjunct faculty members support the educational philosophy, mission, and long-term goals of the University of Central Oklahoma, the College of Liberal Arts, and the hiring department. Adjunct faculty members teach classes, advise and mentor students, evaluate student performance, and maintain student records in accordance with university policies.
Note: Adjunct positions at UCO are part-time teaching positions.
Qualifications Qualifications/Experience Required: Possesses at least a master's degree in the field specified in the position announcement (exceptions require Academic Affairs approval). Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Qualifications/Experience Preferred: Either the bachelor's degree or the master's degree or the doctorate must be in leadership or a related discipline 'A minimum of five years of significant leadership experience 'Previous teaching and/or training and development experience 'Evidence of teaching effectiveness 'Willingness to learn specific technology 'Experience in teaching leadership courses at the secondary or university level or conducting training and development sessions in leadership is preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Teaches, advises and mentors students, evaluates student performance, and maintains department and student records in accordance with university policies. Adheres to the educational philosophy of the university, the mission and long term goals of the University. Works in a collaborative manner with colleagues and professional peers. Participates in university meetings that relate specifically to faculty.
Adheres to all policies and procedures outlined in the UCO Faculty and Employee Handbooks. Physical Demands: Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. PDNf15-b760-dcb6f2d5945c For more details: jobs-search. org/technology_edmond-c443978/leadership-adjunct-leadm-edmond_i1959024577
