ASSISTANT PROFESSOR TO ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (Public Administration)

(Note to applicants in the mainland United States: Please be advised that Guam is a day ahead of the mainland United States.)

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The University of Guam is looking for an individual who is interested in new challenges and opportunities for professional and personal growth. This position calls for someone who is self-motivated and adaptable, intelligent, possesses a global vision and who is interested in working in a dynamic, multicultural institution.

CHARACTER OF DUTIES:

The successful candidate will be required to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, both online and/or in person. The following areas are potential subjects taught in this position: public finance and budgeting, government management, intergovernmental and federal relations, policy, judicial policy and administration, public law or any combination of the above listed courses and duties as required by SBPA. Additional duties may include assisting in accreditation or program level approvals including the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences or regional accreditation. University of Guam faculty members are expected to teach twelve (12) credits hours each semester (under the current faculty contract), conduct research, add value to the research agenda, advise students and participate in advancing the University's mission.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum: Doctoral Degree in public administration or related field from a U.S. regionally accredited institution or foreign equivalent. Candidates with substantial government experience may be eligible with a JD or juris doctor degree. The degree must be from a U.S. regionally accredited institution or the foreign equivalent. The candidate has taught courses at the undergraduate level and conducted current relevant research and/or has current or recent professional experience in government. The candidate must be willing to teach online.

Preferred: Preference will be given to candidates who are trained broadly and have strong practice backgrounds. The SBPA faculty have an interest in developing judicial or court administration as a supporting field. Candidates who have broad practice backgrounds and a strong familiarity with Micronesia are preferred. Experience working and teaching in online learning programs.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Applicants for University of Guam faculty positions must complete an online job application through the UOG’s online employment portal at https://uog.peopleadmin.com. Please have the following documents prepared and ready to upload with your application:

1. Letter of Intent, stating interest
2. Up-to-date curriculum vitae or resume
3. Copies of all graduate and undergraduate transcripts

Applicants who are short-listed for an interview will be required to provide a short (approximately 5 minutes) video clip of their lecture or presentation.

Special Instructions for References: Three (3) current letters of recommendation from persons knowledgeable about your academic and professional performance must be provided by providing a list of at least three (3) references to be contacted on the References section of the online application. Enter each reference by clicking on the “Add References Entry” button. Provide the name, title, email address, mailing address, and telephone number of each reference. A system automated email will be sent to each reference’s email address with a link to attach their reference letter to your application.

Selected candidate must provide official transcripts prior to hire date. For further information, please contact Dr. Ron McNinch, Chair, Public Administration Search Committee at mcninchr@triton.uog.edu or the Human Resources Office at uoghro@triton.uog.edu, telephone number, (671) 735-2350 or fax number at (671) 734-6005.

Police and Court Clearance:

Pursuant to Public Law No. 28-24 and Executive Order 2005-34, applicants selected for a position are required to provide original police and court (Superior Court of Guam) clearances of no more than three (3) months old prior to commencement of employment. Off-island applicants must obtain clearances from their place of residence. Applicants are responsible for fees associated with obtaining the clearances.

WORK ELIGIBILITY:

Submission of completed job applications authorizes the University of Guam to seek and obtain information regarding the applicant’s suitability for employment. All factors which are job related may be investigated (i.e., previous employment, educational credentials, and criminal records). All information obtained may be used to determine the applicant’s eligibility for employment in accordance with equal employment opportunity guidelines. In addition, the applicant releases previous employers and job-related sources from legal liability for the information provided.

Should an applicant be convicted of any crimes other than a minor traffic violation, all applicable information must be provided in the form of a police clearance report and court clearance report. Failure to admit any felony convictions may result in immediate disqualification or disciplinary action.

Section 25103, Chapter 25, Title 10 of the Guam Code Annotated requires college or university employees to undergo a physical examination, to include a test for tuberculosis (skin or x-ray), prior to employment and at least annually thereafter. A report of such examination must be conducted by a licensed physician within a state or territory of the United States and must be submitted upon request.

Federal law requires presentation of eligibility to work in the United States within seventy-two (72) hours of reporting for employment. Specifically, 8 USC 1324A requires the employer to verify the identity and eligibility to work in the United States of all newly hired employees. The University of Guam is required to comply with this law on a non-discriminatory basis. If you are hired to fill a position with the University of Guam, you will be required to present valid documents to comply with this law.

Organization

University of Guam is a four-year land-grant institution, located in the village of Mangilao on the island of Guam in the Western Pacific Ocean. It is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and offers 34 degree programs at the undergraduate level and 11 master’s level programs.

Of the University’s 3,387 students, 91% are of Asian-Pacific Islander ethnicity, and nearly 69% are full-time (Fall 2008 figures). A full-time faculty of about 180 supports the University’s mission of "Ina, Diskubre, Setbe"—which translates to "To Enlighten, to Discover, to Serve."