Assistant or Associate Professor and Chair of Political Science and History
Hampton University, founded in 1868, is a historically Black university in Hampton, Virginia. The Department of Political Science and History offers the BA in Political Science, BA in History, and BA in International Studies, BA in African American Studies as well as a Pre-Law Program. Hampton University seeks an Assistant or Associate Professor and Chair to lead the department, teach in of the above disciplines, and support faculty and student success beginning in August 2027. The successful candidate will work with the School of Liberal Arts and Education to strengthen the department’s programs, scholarship, enrollment, and partnerships.
The successful candidate must be committed to managing the growth and development of the department. They should also be committed to teaching, the advisement of students, and capable of leading faculty in research and grantsmanship activity. Specific responsibilities will include oversight of the faculty through consistent observation and evaluation of teaching effectiveness, and the work of the department such as development of the short and long-range plans for the academic unit, assurance of the quality and coordination of instruction, preparation of annual faculty and staff evaluations, overseeing the recruitment of students, preparation of a budget for the expenditure of departmental funds, acquisition of external funding from grant sources and conducting research projects through personal initiative.
Job Duties Include:
- Successful candidates are expected to serve as administrative officers responsible for developing the short- and long-range goals and objectives that align with the university strategic plan;
- Project and administer departmental budgets within fiscal constraints
- Advise Political Science, History and International studies, African American Studies majors.
- Contribute to the scholarly advancement of the department through a productive research agenda that includes grantsmanship.
- Demonstrate dedication to the progress of the Political Science and History Department, the School of Liberal Arts and Education, and to the University and community, through service activities.
- Teach and be knowledgeable in one or more of these areas: Political Science, History, International Studies, African American Studies.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean of the School of Liberal Arts and Education.
Qualifications:
- Qualified candidates must have an earned doctorate in Political Science or related field from an accredited university;
- Qualified candidate should possess significant academic and professional experience, including a minimum of five years of service at a four year institution of higher education.
- Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience in research and grantsmanship.
- Rank and compensation are commensurate with credentials and experience.
Salary based on qualifications $75,000-$89,000
To Apply:
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and a completed Application for Faculty Employment to:
Dr. Sherree R.B. Davis, Interim Dean
School of Liberal Arts and Education
Sherree.davis@hamptonu.edu
AND
Mr. Novelle Dickenson, Assistant Dean of Student Support
School of Liberal Arts and Education
Hampton University
