Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science appointment Renewable- INTL

Job Title

Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science 9-month appointment Renewable- INTL

Del Rio, Uvalde or Eagle Pass

Dept of Natural & Behavioral Sciences

998919

09/15/2026

Yes

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

• Master’s degree in Political Science or a related field with at least 18 hours of graduate work in Political Science.
• Demonstrated college teaching experience.
• Strong commitment to undergraduate education.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience teaching online classes.

Any qualifications to be considered in lieu of stated minimums require the prior approval of the Human Resources Director.

• Doctorate in Political Science or a related field. Candidates who are near completion of their Ph.D. will be considered.
• Experience teaching dual credit courses in state and federal government.
• Experience teaching online, synchronous and asynchronous classes using Blackboard.
• Familiarity with dual credit curriculum and academic standards.

Responsibilities include teaching a 5/5 load (5 dual credit courses each long semester) in Political Science, primarily the PS 2305 (federal government) and PS 2306 (Texas state government) classes. Each class will have a max of 25 students, and each will be taught from a PRE-designed course shell. The instructor will update course materials, facilitate engaging online learning experiences, and assessments and provided required documentation at the end of each term.

Other duties may be assigned if dual credit needs fall below 5 courses per semester.

This position is classified as Security-Sensitive and is thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094, which authorize employers to obtain and review criminal history record information for applicants.

Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice sate work habits at all times.

Additional Information:
Please note that Sul Ross State University does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates must have work authorization in the U.S. that does not require visa sponsorship by the employer.

Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice sate work habits at all times.

Texas Law requires a 60 day waiting period before new state employees are eligible to enroll in health insurance.

It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary.

Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

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