Nontenure Faculty Pool - Public Administration

Position Title

Nontenure Faculty Pool - Public Administration

2026019

NTL

San Marcos

Department of Political Science seeks to develop a pool of candidates for possible temporary/nontenured faculty to teach in Public Administration. For information about our department, visit the Department of Political Science website.

Temporary/nontenured faculty are appointed to teach one to four courses per semester. Teaching appointments are based upon student demand on a semester-by-semester basis. Eligibility for annual reappointment is contingent upon satisfactory annual performance evaluations during the term period, in addition to continuity of funding and departmental need.

Successful candidates may teach at the San Marcos and Round Rock campuses and/or online, depending on the needs of the academic department.

This posting is for the fall 2025, spring 2026, and summer 2026 semesters. Please note that this posting is not intended to convey that such a need currently exists. Applicants applying for a pool faculty position will be available to the departmental search committee for consideration in case the need arises.

• Minimum of a master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in the teaching field.

• Previous teaching experience.

Applications will be accepted on a continual basis. Submit through the Texas State University website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Interested individuals should submit a current CV, letter of interest outlining specific academic and professional experiences relevant for appointment, unofficial transcripts (all in one document), and two letters of recommendation.

As part of our application process, we are requesting contact information for three academic references. Provide names and email addresses for these references in the reference letter section of the employment application.

Candidates selected for hire will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree granting universities.

Temporary Full-Time or Part-Time

Posting Date: 07/14/2025

Review Date: 05/31/2026

Close Date: 05/31/2026

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The University will not sponsor or assume sponsorship of any candidate requiring a petition for an H1B employment visa.

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