Lecturer of Political Science

Position description

The Department of Social Sciences seeks applications from qualified candidates for a full-time, non-tenure-track appointment beginning in Fall 2023. Candidates with experience and/or interest in teaching first-year government courses for dual credit and/or early college high school students are preferred. Also preferred are candidates with a specialization in legal studies. The successful candidate will teach introductory government courses, some of which may occur at a local high school, in conjunction with supplemental instruction and learning community staff, and participate in professional development and assessment. The base teaching load for this position at A&M-SA is 4/4. Summer teaching assignments may be available but are not guaranteed.

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Education and Experience:

• An M.A. or 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 with first-year government courses.
• Willingness to teaching courses at local high schools

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.
• Commitment to working with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, and community members.

Application instructions

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