Associate/Full Professor and Department Head – Political Science

About the role

Prairie View A&M University seeks an accomplished scholar‑leader to serve as Associate or Full Professor and Department Head of Political Science, beginning Fall 2027. The role will shape the new department’s strategic vision, academic identity, and public impact while maintaining a tenure‑eligible appointment.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement a shared strategic vision, set departmental goals, and align them with college and university plans.
• Lead curriculum development, program review, assessment, and creation of new degree programs, minors, certificates, and interdisciplinary initiatives.
• Recruit, retain, mentor, and evaluate faculty; oversee promotion, tenure, and post‑tenure review processes.
• Drive student recruitment, enrollment, retention, experiential learning, and career preparation initiatives.
• Maintain an active, externally funded research program and support faculty‑student research collaborations.
• Manage departmental budget, personnel, course scheduling, and resource allocation responsibly.
• Build partnerships with alumni, donors, government agencies, nonprofits, and professional associations to raise departmental visibility and secure funding.

Required profile

• Earned Ph.D. in Political Science or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• At least three years of progressive academic administrative experience (e.g., department head, associate dean) and a record of teaching, research, scholarship, and service meeting tenure requirements.
• Demonstrated effective leadership, strategic planning, and faculty development skills.

Required skills

• Leadership and administrative management of academic units.
• Curriculum design and academic program development.
• Budget planning and data‑driven resource allocation.
• Research mentorship and external grant acquisition.