Nontenure Line Faculty Pool - Political Science

Position Title

Nontenure Line Faculty Pool - Political Science

2027001

NTL

San Marcos

College of Liberal Arts

Political Science

The Department of Political Science seeks to develop a pool of candidates for possible temporary/nontenured faculty positions. Temporary/nontenured faculty are appointed to teach one to four courses per semester, with teaching appointments 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, as well as 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.

Please note that this posting is not intended to convey that any current need exists. Applicants applying for a pool faculty position will be available to the departmental search committee for consideration in case the need arises.

• Specific educational requirements vary by position, but a minimum of a master's degree with 18 graduate hours in the teaching field is generally required.

• Previous teaching experience is preferred.

Temporary Full‑Time or Part‑Time

06/30/2026

05/31/2027

05/31/2027

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, drug screening (if applicable), and employment eligibility verifications.

This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire. Consistent with the requirements of the State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre‑employment, and then subsequent routine background checks/cybersecurity screenings. Employment will at all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings in accordance with State and University requirements.

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