Associate Professor of Instruction - Political Science

Position Title Associate Professor of Instruction
- Political Science

Job Posting Number

Job Posting Number 2027059

APF

Job Location

Job Location San Marcos

College/Division

College/Division College of Liberal Arts

Department/School

Department/School Political Science

Position Description

The Department of Political Science invites applications for a non-tenure faculty line position at the Associate Professor of Instruction level. The position involves teaching required and elective courses in Political Science and Public Administration. For information on Texas State faculty appointment policy, please visit: https://policies.txst.edu/division-policies/academic-affairs/04-01-01.html. All positions are subject to availability of funds.

• A minimum of a master's degree in political science.

• Earned Ph.D. in political science, international relations, or a related field, or ABD in political science, international relations, or related field (degree must be earned by the beginning of the Spring 2027 semester).
• Several years of teaching experience in political science, international relations, and public administration.
• Experience in grant-writing in support of teaching and education.
• Demonstrated ability to work with college students.
• A cover letter addressing required and preferred qualifications.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness.
• Unofficial transcripts (all in one document).

Type of Position Full-Time

Proposed Start Date 01/01/2027

Posting Date 10/26/2026

Review Date 11/02/2026

Close Date 11/02/2026

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