Instructional Assistant Professor of Political Science

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Posted: 10-Jan-24

Location: United States – Nationwide

Salary: Open

Internal Number: R-065901

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 Universityâ“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 Process:

Applications are accepted only through the online job portal at: https://www.tamusa.edu/about-us/employment-opportunities/index.html.

Applicants must complete online,

(1) the application/Faculty Form, and upload

(2) the letter of interest, and

(3) a curriculum vita.

If assistance is required, please contact an HR representative at 210-784-2058.

Review of applications will begin February 15, 2024. The position is open until filled.

Finalists must request at least three current letters of recommendation to be sent directly by the author to the Search Committee Chair, via USPS or email delivery. If selected, finalists must pass a pre-employment background investigation to be hired.

Official transcripts must be on file with the Office of the Provost, and sent directly from each degree-granting institution to Texas A&M University-San Antonio at the address listed below. We cannot accept transcripts issued directly to the candidate. If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator (e.g., AACRAO;

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