Nontenure Line Faculty Pool - Political Science

Nontenure Line Faculty Pool - Political Science

Job Posting Number: 2026020NTL

Position Description

The Department of Political Science seeks to develop a pool of candidates for possible temporary/nontenured faculty positions. For information about our department, visit the Department of Political Science website.

Temporary/nontenured faculty are appointed to teach one to four courses per semester. Teaching appointments are based upon student demand on a semester-by-semester basis. Eligibility for annual reappointment is contingent upon satisfactory annual performance evaluations during the term period, in addition to continuity of funding and departmental need. Successful candidates may teach at the San Marcos and Round Rock campuses and/or online, depending on the needs of the academic department.

This posting is for the fall 2025, spring 2026, and summer 2026 semesters. Please note that this posting is not intended to convey that such a need currently exists. Applicants applying for a pool faculty position will be available to the departmental search committee for consideration in case the need arises.

Required Qualifications

• Specific educational requirements vary by position, but a minimum of a master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in the teaching field is generally required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience is preferred.

Close Date: 05/31/2026

Open Until Filled? Yes

Quicklink: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/53514

For a detailed description of this position and to apply, visit https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/53514 or call (512) 245-2557 or visit our office at 601 University Dr., J.C. Kellam Bldg., Suite 340.