Assistant Professor in American Politics​/College of Liberal Arts

Job Class Code: 10031

FLSA: Exempt

Posting Number: FRGV
2063

Location: Rio Grande Valley, Texas

Division/Organization: Provost - Academic Affairs

Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position:

Tenure Status: Tenure Track

FTE: 1.0

The School of Political Science, Public Affairs, Legal &Security Studies (PPLSS) invites applications for a tenure-track

Assistant Professor position in American Politics to begin in thefall of 2027. Although the area of specialization is open,preference will be given to candidates whose research focuses onelectoral campaigns, political psychology, political communication,and/or the politics of South Texas and the US-Mexico border. Wewelcome scholars with strong methodological training in behavioral,historical, theoretical, or other methodological approaches to thestudy of U.S. politics. We seek a scholar conducting innovative research with excellent publishing potential.

Preferred qualifications include a demonstrated record of effective teaching and a commitment to excellence in research; experience with or interest in experiential learning and student engagement; and the ability to contribute to student recruitment and interdisciplinary program development. The successful candidate will contribute tothe School's undergraduate and graduate programs in political science, as well as its civic-engagement initiatives and partnerships with external organizations.

UTRGV serves the Rio Grande Valleyand beyond via an innovative and unique multicultural education dedicated to student access and success. By championing leading research, healthcare, and application of university discoveries, wesupport sustainable development, community engagement, andwell-being. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is committed to building and sustaining a highly qualified and talented faculty to pursue excellence in everything that we do,including teaching, research, and service.

Drawing on our unique identity as the leading Hispanic-Serving Institution in a bilingual and bicultural environment, UTRGV will promote student access and success by building from strength in education and creating a vibrant campus experience. By 2027, wewill accelerate transformation in the Rio Grande Valley and beyondby driving meaningful advancements in research and creative works,expanding access to high-quality and affordable healthcare, and fostering authentic community engagement and integration.

UTRGV is a distributed campus, one university spanning four counties and multiple locations. Our purpose is to be a university for the entire Rio Grande Valley and beyond. Over 91% of the students enrolled at UTRGV identify as Hispanic, making UTRGV oneof the top 3 universities with the highest percentage of Hispanic students. For additional information, please visit UTRGVwebsite.

1) Ph.D. in Political Science or related field from an accredited institution of higher education. ABDs will be considered, but aconferred doctorate by August 31st, 2027 is required for appointment.
2) Demonstrated potential for a strong research and publication record.
3) Demonstrated potential for teaching excellence.
4) Willingness to learn UTRGV's online platform(Brightspace) and to teach in a variety of formats to includeclassroom, hybrid, and online courses.

The ability to contribute to the department's instructional needsin public policy, particularly health care, energy, and/or transportation policy, is a plus.

Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience

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09/01/2027

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