• Assistant Professor, Political Science

    Texas A&M University System (Kingsville, TX)


    Job Title

     

    Assistant Professor, Political Science

     

    Agency

     

    Texas A&M University - Kingsville

     

    Department

     

    Department Of Hist, Political Sci, & Phi

     

    Proposed Minimum Salary

     

    Commensurate

     

    Job Location

     

    Kingsville, Texas

     

    Job Type

     

    Faculty

    Job Description

    Job Summary

    The Department of History, Political Science and Philosophy seeks applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Political Science and should have focus on Comparative Politics with an emphasis on European politics or Central/South American politics.

     

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

     

    Responsibilities will include teaching four 3 credit-hour undergraduate courses per semester. This will include three introductory American Government courses and one upper-division undergraduate course in an area of specialization. In time, the candidate will also teach an introductory course in Texas Government. In addition, responsibilities will include an active program of research and publication, commitment to mentoring undergraduate students, and Departmental/University-level service, including committee work. Active and demonstrable participation in the University’s recruiting and retention functions will be a key responsibility.

     

    • Teach 8 undergraduate courses per year (4 per semester), typically including three introductory courses in American and/or Texas Government, and an upper-division undergraduate course in the areas of one’s professional specialization

    • Develop and maintain a program of focused research and publishing, including publication in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at professional conferences

    • Participate in Departmental and University student recruitment and retention

    • Participate in committee work, both inside and outside the Department, as required

    • Obtain external funding to support research and outreach fields (where appropriate to that candidates’ area of expertise)

    Minimum Qualifications

    • PhD from an accredited institution or university in Political Science or a closely related discipline, and demonstrable expertise within the field(s).

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Evidence of or potential for excellence in research and service; undergraduate teaching; interdisciplinary collaboration; and community outreach.

    • Demonstrated experience reflecting passion for teaching, particularly students at the undergraduate level.

    • Evidence of or potential for strong student engagement activities aimed at recruitment and retention

    • Experience with online or hybrid teaching formats.

     

    Application Instructions

    Interested applicants should submit an application packet containing:

    1. A letter of application stating interest in the position and qualifications relative to the credentials outlined in the Job Description

    2. A single page statement of teaching philosophy, including evidence of teaching excellence

    3. A single page statement outlining research interests

    4. Curriculum vitae (CV)

    5. Copies of academic transcripts

    6. List of three professional references, including contact information.

     

    To ensure full consideration, all application materials should be submitted electronically via Workday: www.tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/TAMUK_External.

     

    A background check is required prior to employment for this position. In addition, the selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript(s) from each degree-granting institution before an offer can be made. Degrees earned from institutions outside of the United States are required to be evaluated and certified for equivalency to a Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) degree, and other higher education degrees.

     

    The anticipated employment start date is August 2025.

    For more information contact:

    Michael Houf, PhD

     

    Chair, Dept of History, Political Science and Philosophy

     

    MSC 165, Texas A&M University-Kingsville

     

    Kingsville, TX 78363

     

    Office: 361-593-3501

     

    Email: [email protected]

     

    All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

     

    Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.