Tenure-Track in Political Economy

Taylor University is seeking applications and nominations of distinctive candidates for a tenure-track faculty appointment in Political Economy within the History, Global, and Political Studies (HGPS) Department. This position begins August 2026. The successful applicant will have a particular teaching focus in political economics, with opportunities to contribute to related areas such as policy or global affairs.

The successful applicant will have a particular teaching focus in political economics, with opportunities to contribute to related areas such as policy or global affairs. The successful candidate will demonstrate training and teaching ability in empirical social science research methods appropriate for undergraduate students. Candidates should be able to teach foundational and intermediate courses in research design, data collection, and applied social statistics applicable to a range of applied social science fields such as Political Economy, Policy Analysis, Social Work, and Global Social issues.

Proficiency with any standard statistical software package is preferred. The ideal candidate will have the ability to guide students through the full research process-from developing research questions and operationalizing concepts to data entry, analysis, and interpretation-and help students connect theory and evidence.

Mission and Commitment

Taylor's mission is to develop servant-leaders marked with a passion to minister Christ's redemptive love, grace, and truth to a world in need. As a community, Taylor faculty, staff, and students commit to living out Christ's love and truth in the here and now. We worship together, serve one another, and grow in faith as we learn in the classroom, on the field, at chapel, and anywhere else we're doing Life Together.

The successful candidate will teach a variety of courses for majors and non-majors depending on area of expertise. We have a high need for instruction in research methods. Additional opportunities exist to offer upper-level electives aligned with the candidate's area of specialization, such as international political economy, development studies, family policy, or others. Taylor University's academic calendar consists of two semesters and a J-term, which means candidates can expect to teach either 4-1-3 or 3-1-4, depending on needs of the department.

The appointee will be expected to demonstrate excellence in teaching, evidence-based pedagogy, and strong mentoring of undergraduate students. Standard faculty duties such as advising, committee work, and ongoing scholarly activity are required. The successful candidate will also be expected to engage in research or other forms of scholarship that meaningfully involve undergraduate students.

Candidates must have a personal, vibrant Christian faith and walk and be strongly committed to the educational mission and evangelical Christian orientation of the University. Taylor University is a Christ-centered educational institution and an evangelical, interdenominational covenant community committed to advancing life-long learning and ministering the redemptive love and truth of Jesus Christ to a world in need. Candidates will be expected to affirm the Taylor University Life Together Covenant, Statement of Faith, and essential documents.

An earned doctorate from an accredited institution in political economy, political science, economics, public policy, or a closely related field is required. Excellence in teaching is essential. Previous teaching and/or postdoctoral experience is desired. Evidence of active and ongoing scholarship is required. Preference will be given to applicants with a strong research program capable of involving undergraduates in mentored research.

Given the interdisciplinary nature of the HGPS Department, the successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to engage conversations that connect political, economic, historical, and global perspectives.

The History, Global, and Political Studies Department is an interdisciplinary community of teacher-scholars committed to integrating Christian faith with rigorous scholarship. Faculty serve students across several majors- including Politics and Law;
Politics and Public Service;
Political Science, Philosophy & Economics;
Global Studies;
History; and Orphaned and Vulnerable Children-while also contributing to the liberal arts core curriculum. The department is known for its collaborative faculty culture, undergraduate engagement, and global learning opportunities.