Assistant Professor of Political Science

Thrive in Christian Community • Marshall, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

East Texas Baptist University invites applications for a full-time career-track position in Political Science. The position begins August 2027 and will include teaching responsibilities, service on university committees, student advising, and contributing to curriculum development in the department of History and Political Science, housed in the School of Christian Studies and Humanities.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Political Science
• Strong commitment to teaching
• Ability to communicate well with students and colleagues
• Appreciation of and commitment to Christian higher education through the integration of Biblical faith and learning
• Professing Christian believer with a demonstrated personal relationship with Jesus Christ
• Model of Christ-like character, servant leadership, integrity, ethics and biblical/moral truths
• Support ETBU’s distinct Christ-centered educational mission and share the institutional commitment to the integration of biblical faith and academic learning
• Commitment to Christ-centered, faith-integrated service and devotion to students’ intellectual enlightenment, spiritual formation, servant leadership development, and career preparation
• Cognizant and committed to the values, traditions, and history of Baptists
• Active member of a local Baptist church or Christian denominational church, and regularly attends church
• Participate in the life of the University via institutional meetings, Chapel services, prayer emphases, discipleship programming, committee participation, local community ministry/service, and campus activities and events
• Active support of the spiritual, intellectual, and educational ideals, values, activities, and objectives of East Texas Baptist University and conforms to Christian standards of faith and service

Nice To Haves

• Candidates currently pursuing a terminal degree will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Teaching responsibilities
• Service on university committees
• Student advising
• Contributing to curriculum development in the department of History and Political Science

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level