Regular Lecturer, Non-Tenure-Track, American Politics, Department of Political Science

Description

The Department of Political Science at Baylor University seeks a full-time, Regular Lecturer in American Politics to begin August 2027. The primary teaching responsibility will be teaching PSC 1387:
The U.S. Constitution, Its Interpretation, and the American Political Experience, a general education course required of nearly all undergraduates. Additionally, the candidate may have the opportunity to develop other American politics courses. The ability to develop other introductory courses in a second subfield would be welcome, but not expected.

Regular Lecturer appointments are renewable full-time, benefits-eligible, teaching-focused positions with six-year promotion paths to Senior Lecturer for successful candidates and twelve-year promotion paths to Teaching Professor for highly successful candidates. For more information, see Baylor University's Policy on Full-Time Lecturers, Senior Lecturers, and Teaching Professors.

Complete applications must be submitted by 11pm Central Time on November 15, 2026.

Candidates who are outside of the United States and do not have other nonimmigrant visa status will not be sponsored for an H-1B petition.

About Baylor University:
Baylor University is located in Waco, Texas and is the oldest college in the state. It has a diverse student population of 21,000 and is recognized as an R1 institution by the Carnegie Classification. Baylor is also noted on the honor roll of "Great Colleges to Work For" by Modern Think. We offer competitive salaries and benefits, allowing fauclty and staff to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state.

As a Christian university with historic Baptist roots and as reflected in the Notice of Non-Discrimination, Baylor strives to be a place characterized by civility and respect. We believe each student, faculty, staff, and administrator is made in the image of God. Baylor's new strategic plan, Baylor in Deeds, guides the University as it continues its mission of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.

Qualifications

Candidate must have a Ph.D. in political science or a related field by the time of appointment.

Teaching experience is preferred.

Application Instructions

To apply , candidates should submit:

1. Cover letter

2. Curriculum vitae

3. Statement of teaching philosophy

4. Teaching portfolio (including student evaluations and sample syllabi, if available)

5. Three letters of recommendation

6. Transcript from highest degree granting institution (unofficial copy acceptable)

7. Completed self-disclosed Religious Affiliation Form (found in Interfolio)

If you have questions about the position, please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Dave Bridge ().

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor complies with statutory Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity requirements. Baylor's full official Notice of Non-Discrimination may be read online.