"Assistant/Associate Professor - Political Science - Fall 2026"

Assistant/Associate Professor - Political Science - Fall 2026

ID: 2034
Department: College of Humanities and Sciences
Type: Full-time Faculty
Post Date: 12/19/2025
Position Available Date: N/A

Description
The University of Mary Hardin Baylor's College of Humanities and Sciences seeks qualified faculty for its History and Political Science Department beginning in late July of 2026, with initial appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, commensurate with qualifications and experience. UMHB seeks faculty who are active Christians and dedicated teacher-scholars to prepare students for leadership, service, and faith-informed discernment in a global society.

The Political Science program offers Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science Political Science. The Department also instructional supports other degree programs and contributes to the Core curriculum.

UMHB is conveniently located in Belton, an historic town of 22,000 in the heart of central Texas. Nearby cities are Temple (5 miles), Waco (45 miles), Austin (65 miles), San Antonio (130 miles) and Dallas/Ft. Worth (130 miles). Excellent schools, abundant cultural and recreational opportunities, and a high quality of life are hallmarks of the local community.

Faculty Responsibilities: Activities required of all faculty include exemplary teaching, curriculum development, student recruitment and advising; professional attainment; and service to department, college, university, and the community.

Specific Responsibilities: This position includes teaching undergraduate courses in political science; ongoing curricular and course revision and development; advising and mentoring students; and participating in departmental and university committees. This position requires oversight of the Political Science major including its curriculum and promotion of the major and serving as program director for the Political Science major.

Qualifications:

1. Must be an active and committed Christian who will support the University's mission and who will be an active participant in their local church.
2. A Doctorate in Political Science is required; ABD will be considered (tenure-track status requires terminal degree in hand). Specialization in American Politics required and the ability to teach in one of the following subfields of Political Science: Comparative Politics, International Relations, or Political Theory.
3. Excellent teaching and communication skills, a dedication to professional attainment, and commitment to quality improvement are essential.
4. Must agree to the University's Employee Statement of Understanding.

Salaries and Benefits: Competitive salary commensurate with experience, excellent benefits including medical and dental insurance, retirement plan with match and UMHB tuition benefits for employees and their dependents.

Application Deadline: Position will remain open until filled.

To Apply: Visit www.umhb.edu/careers for more details and to apply. Please submit a cover letter, CV, transcript copies and evidence of quality teaching performance with your online application. Your letter of interest should also respond to UMHB's mission and values, found at about.umhb.edu/our-mission. In addition, include in one page or less, a description of your own Christian beliefs and commitments.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.