Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science

Texas A&M University System • Corpus Christi, TX

17h

About The Position

The College of Liberal Arts at Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi is hiring a Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science specializing in American Politics, beginning in Fall 2027. The role focuses on undergraduate teaching across the Political Science curriculum, with a normal teaching load of 4-4. Assignments may be face-to-face, hybrid, or online, and may involve various class sizes. Courses may include American government; Texas state and local government; introduction to political science; Mexican American politics; research methods; and the senior capstone.

The position is in the Department of Social Sciences, a multidisciplinary department offering undergraduate degrees in Political Science and Criminal Justice and a Master of Public Administration. The department supports the university’s Islander Impact 2030 goal of student success, academic achievement, research, creative activity, innovation, and service excellence. Applicants must submit a completed application with a letter addressing the stated qualifications and teaching philosophy and/or evidence of teaching excellence, a curriculum vitae, three professional references, and unofficial graduate transcripts. The application deadline is January 15, 2027. The position start date is Fall 2027. Employment is contingent on credential verification and completion of a criminal history check; all positions are security-sensitive.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in Political Science or a closely related discipline from an accredited university; advanced ABD candidates may be considered, but the degree must be conferred at the time of appointment.
• Ability to teach Political Science courses including American government, Texas state and local government, introduction to political science, research methods, and senior capstone.
• Ability to teach in classroom, hybrid, and online formats and across a variety of class sizes.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and student mentoring.
• Submit a completed application, including a letter of application addressing the qualifications and teaching philosophy and/or evidence of excellence in teaching, a curriculum vitae, three professional references with contact details, and unofficial graduate transcripts.
• Employment is contingent on credential verification and completion of a criminal history check.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses across the Political Science curriculum, with a normal teaching load of 4-4.
• Teach core curriculum courses such as American government and Texas state and local government.
• Contribute to the Political Science major’s teaching needs, including introduction to political science, Mexican American politics, research methods, and the senior capstone.
• Teach in classroom, hybrid, and online formats and across various class sizes.
• Mentor students.

What This Job Offers

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