Lecturer - Political Science

Job Title

Lecturer - Political Science

Agency

Texas A&M University - Victoria

Department

College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Victoria, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Department of Social Science in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at Texas A&M University–Victoria is accepting applications for a Lecturer position in Political Science.

Texas A&M University–Victoria is a Hispanic-serving institution, located in the Coastal Bend region of southeast Texas. The main campus is in Victoria, TX, approximately 2 hours from Houston, Austin, Corpus Christi, and San Antonio. It also offers a satellite campus in the greater Houston area. Texas A&M University–Victoria enrolls approximately 3,300 students. 

This position is in Victoria, TX. The successful applicant is expected to play a large role in supporting undergraduate teaching, thus contributing to campus and student life in Victoria. The Political Science faculty serves a variety of needs for the institution. The undergraduate program serves students seeking the residential experience through face-to-face classes in Victoria and non-traditional students seeking a degree through online programs. Faculty also teach core Political Science courses at the lower division for all undergraduate students. Partnerships with local high schools have also expanded and dual credit students take lower division core Political Science courses. 

Position summary: Candidates will be required to teach a combination of courses in the Political Science undergraduate program. The candidate will mentor undergraduate students. Candidates are expected to maintain excellence in teaching; participate in course and program development; perform other duties as assigned by the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences and the Chair of the Department of Social Science; and perform all other related activities as required. This position will start in Fall 2026 and is renewable on an annual basis. Opportunities for summer teaching might be available based on demand and departmental need.

Required qualifications: A Master’s degree or higher in Political Science or a closely related Political Science field by the starting date; demonstrated excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level.

Preferred qualifications: A Ph.D. in Political Science or a closely related field is required at the time of appointment. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in American Politics, particularly those with a broad, generalist background. A strong foundation in Legal Studies is highly desirable, as the successful candidate will be expected to teach Legal Writing, contribute to the development of

a pre-law program and direct the Legal Studies minor. We seek a candidate with scholarly and teaching interests in the courts and judicial politics.  Candidates should be capable of teaching a wide variety of courses at the lower and upper division, as well those who have interest in program development through the expansion of on-campus service, specifically extracurricular and experiential learning opportunities for students. Candidates who have taught face-to-face undergraduate courses and have demonstrated involvement with students on campus are preferred, but some experience teaching on-line would be helpful.

For questions about the position, please contact Human Resources at HR@tamuv.edu

Applicants must submit an application online and include:

1. cover letter

2. current curriculum vitae

3. list of three current recommendations from people who are in a position to know the applicant’s expertise, with at least two addressing teaching effectiveness; letters will be requested during the final stages of the search.

4.evidence of effective teaching, such a statement of teaching philosophy or student evaluations, if available

5.copies of all college transcripts (official transcripts will be required of all finalists) 

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.