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Assistant Professor, Political Science

Texas A&M University - Texarkana

Texarkana, TX

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

Texas A&M University rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 143 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

192nd of 536 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Job Title

Assistant Professor, Political Science

Agency

Texas A&M University - Texarkana

Department

CASE- Political Science

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Texarkana, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The full-time 9-month tenure track faculty position will be responsible for teaching Political Science courses as needed and in the faculty member's area of specialty beginning August of 2026. Political Science is housed in the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences in the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education which is the largest college at TAMUT. TAMUT is experiencing record setting enrollment growth, with a 17% increase in enrollments since Spring, 2025.

Duties include teaching a 3/3 course load, active scholarship agenda, and service to the University and local community.

Eligibility to work in the U.S. is required at the time of hire. No pre-employment sponsorship is authorized for this position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Teach and develop Political Science courses.
  • Teach other Political Science classes as needed, including the two introductory government core courses.
  • Advise students.
  • Perform professional scholarly activities such as conference presentations and publications.
  • Participate in institutional and professional service.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Minimum Qualifications

  • Doctorate/PhD in Political Science from an accredited institution. ABD will be considered at the rank of Lecturer if doctoral/terminal degree is not conferred by the hire date.
  • Evidence of teaching in an accredited university setting.
  • Ability to effectively teach 8-week online & in person Political Science courses.
  • Ability to advise students and student clubs.
  • Experience producing scholarship related to Political Science.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Ability to engage in service, such as collaboration with faculty members and participation in program, division, college, university, and professional activities.
  • Experience in instructional design and course development, including online teaching and active learning strategies.

Other Requirements

  • Eligibility to work in the U.S. is required at the time of hire. No pre-employment sponsorship is authorized for this position

SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL:

This position generally does not supervise employees.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED. To ensure full consideration, applications must be submitted by 04/24/2026.

To apply: Upload your cover letter, CV/resume, Unofficial transcripts, and 3 professional reference's contact information with one reference being a supervisor/manager in the questionnaire section of your application.

Please remember once you submit your application you will not be able to "revise" or upload any documents. If you have any questions about uploading or a revision to your application, you may contact HR@tamut.edu.

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.

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