Assistant Professor of Political Science

Job Title

Assistant Professor of Political Science

Agency

West Texas A&M University

Department

Poli Sci & Criminal Justice

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Canyon, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

NOTICE - All posted positions are subject to budget approval.

Job Summary:

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.

Work Performed: 

• 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.

Necessary Qualifications:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Due to budgetary reasons, West Texas A&M University will not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Applicant Instructions:  

Candidates for the position should apply through the campus Human Resources website (https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/WTAMU_External). Please include the following with your application:

• Letter of interest or cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy that addresses online teaching
• Statement of research agenda that addresses current and future research
• Teaching evaluations (if available)
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts are expected to be submitted promptly by the successful candidate)
• Three professional references

Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page before continuing through the application.  Please use the “Upload” button to add each document individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission.  If you need assistance with uploading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources at hr@wtamu.edu.

Texas law requires that males age 18 through 25 be properly registered with the Selective Service System in order to be eligible for employment.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits

All applicants must attest they are not employed by and do not have any connection or continuous connections to any government entity or political apparatus of a country listed in 15 C.F.R. § 791.4.

For additional questions or information regarding this position, please contact:

Search Committee Chair: Dr. Reed Welch

Department: Political Science and Criminal Justice       

Phone: 806-651-2433

Email: rlwelch@wtamu.edu

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.