"Assistant Professor of Political Science"

Assistant Professor of Political Science

Job Posting Number: 2026018TTL

Position Description

The Department of Political Science invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant Professor level to teach required and elective graduate courses in Legal Studies. The Department awards the Master of Arts degree.

Applicants must be able and willing to teach required and elective undergraduate and graduate courses in public administration day and evening courses in San Marcos and Round Rock, Texas. For information on Texas State faculty appointment policy, please visit: http://policies.txstate.edu/division-policies/academic-affairs/04-01-23.html.

All positions are subject to availability of funds.

Required Qualifications

• Earned Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) degree from an ABA accredited U.S. law school.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a licensed attorney.
• An active license to practice law in Texas in good standing.
• Willingness and ability to teach courses offered as day and evening classes covering the areas of litigation, legal technology, and legal research and writing.
• Demonstrated potential in scholarly research and publication in the field of law.

Preferred Qualifications

• Collegiate teaching experience in a legal studies or paralegal program, preferably at the graduate-school level or in a program approved by the American Bar Association.
• Teaching experience in one or more of the following areas: litigation, legal research, legal writing, including legal citation, family law, real estate law, contract law, or another area of law specifically covered by the Program’s curriculum.
• Demonstrated scholarly research and publication in the field of law; 4) Recent experience as a licensed attorney, including experience working with paralegals, in one or more of the following areas, preferably in Texas: litigation, family law, real estate law, contract law, and estates and trusts.
• Demonstrated ability to work with college students.
• Demonstrated proficiency with law office technology, including electronic discovery.
• Effective interpersonal skills.

Full Consideration Date:

Close Date:

Open Until Filled? Yes

Quicklink: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/53257

For a detailed description of this position and to apply, visit https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/53257 or call (512) 245-2557 or visit our office at 601 University Dr., J.C. Kellam Bldg., Suite 340.

About Texas State and San Marcos:

Texas State University is a emerging research institution located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and approximately 4,000 faculty and staff

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over 50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm of the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities throughout the year.

Why work @ Texas State?

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!

• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!

• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program

• Great professional development opportunities: choose from a variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic courses

• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus

• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.