Instructional Assistant Professor of Political Science

Position description

The Department of Criminology and Political Science seeks applications from qualified candidates for a full-time, nontenure track, instructional assistant professor position beginning in Fall 2024. Candidates with any specialization are welcome to apply; however, those with a specialization in legal studies are preferred. The person hired for this position will teach upper-division courses as well as advise and assist with recruiting students at Texas A&M RELLIS located in Bryan, TX. The base teaching load for this position at A&M-SA is 4/4. Summer teaching assignments may be available but are not guaranteed.

Required Education and Experience:

• A Ph.D. by the time of appointment in Political Science or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• A demonstrated specialization in Political Science.
• University teaching experience.

In a letter of interest that explains your teaching philosophy and experience, please also speak to the following topics:

• Experience and/or interest in student success.
• Experience with innovative modes of instruction.
• Experience with student advising and recruitment
• Commitment to working with a population of students, faculty, staff, and community members.

Texas A&M University-San Antonio: A&M-SA is a comprehensive university with over 7,000 students (Fall 2023) enrolled in undergraduate programs and graduate programs. The successful candidate will join this rapidly growing Hispanic-Serving Institution.
Part of the statewide Texas A&M University System, A&M-SA is located on 694 acres in south San Antonio. Self-reported demographic data indicate that 41% of students are the first generation in their family to attend college, 73% are Hispanic, and 63% are women. The faculty and staff are working to implement data-driven and high-impact practices in teaching and learning that lead to student persistence and college completion. It seeks faculty who are committed to this vision, is willing to innovate and experiment, and create a national model for student success.

Application instructions

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