Assistant Professor of Political Science

Texas A&M University System • Canyon, TX

14d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Political Science at West Texas A&M University invites applications for an on-campus, tenure-track Assistant Professor position, beginning in Fall 2026. Candidates must have a Ph.D. or doctorate in either Public Administration, Public Policy, Political Science with a concentration in Public Administration, or in a field closely related to public administration; ABDs will be considered. The successful applicant will teach courses in the Master of Public Administration program and introductory courses in American and/or state and local government. Teaching experience in both face-to-face and online formats is preferred. Review of applications will begin immediately.

Requirements

• Applicants must have a Ph.D. or doctorate in either Public Administration, Public Policy, Political Science with a concentration in Public Administration, or in a field closely related to public administration; ABDs will be considered.
• Ability to teach core courses in the MPA program as well as other courses in the program.
• Ability to teach American National Government and/or American State and Local Government.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to engage in scholarship that will contribute toward tenure
• Desire to excel in teaching both online and face-to-face.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching experience in both online and face-to-face formats
• Record of research productivity

Responsibilities

• The teaching load is 3/3 for the fall and spring semesters
• The successful candidate will teach in the Master of Public Administration program, which is 100 percent online.
• The successful candidate will teach introductory courses in American and/or state and local government.
• The successful candidate will maintain an active research agenda and engage in scholarship that contributes to their progress toward tenure.
• The successful candidate will work with colleagues and administration to advance the mission of the Terry B. Rogers College of Education and Social Sciences.

Benefits

• Employees and their dependents get half-off their tuition and fees.
• The minimum starting wage is $15 per hour.
• Employees also have generous health, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance packages, plus free basic life insurance and enrollment in the Texas Teacher Retirement System.
• Flexible or compressed work-week arrangements are also available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree