Lecturer-Pool Faculty of Political Science (Public Administration) Spring 2026-Fall 2026 (Up to 3 positions to be filled)

Sam Houston State University • Huntsville, TX

63d • Remote

About The Position

The Department of Political Science seeks qualified instructors to teach courses in our online Master's in Public Administration (MPA) program. We are especially interested in hiring candidates who could teach "Special Topics" courses that would fit into the program's two concentrations in Public Management and Emergency Management. Depending on student demand and instructor qualifications, we could have additional opportunities to teach upper-division undergraduate courses.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in political science, public administration, public affairs, or related fields.
• Master's degree in public administration and have significant professional experience.
• Candidates that are ABD in a relevant Ph.D. program.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching experience, especially in online teaching

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in our online Master's in Public Administration (MPA) program.
• Teach "Special Topics" courses that would fit into the program's two concentrations in Public Management and Emergency Management.
• Teach upper-division undergraduate courses (depending on student demand and instructor qualifications).

Benefits

• Superior benefit package
• Competitive salaries
• Flexible work environment fostering work/life balance
• Programs that support a healthy work-life balance
• Professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees