"Professor of Practice - Political Theory - (494091 )"

Department: Political Science Salary: Commensurate with experience

The Department of Political Science at the University of Houston invites applications for a one-year, non-tenure track, Professor of Practice position for the academic year Fall 2025 - Spring 2026. We seek applicants who have research and teaching interests in Political Theory. Special consideration will be given to those whose research agendas will add to the department’s existing strengths in this subfield and have potential for collaboration with a variety of current faculty. Successful candidates will demonstrate a clear commitment to undergraduate teaching. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Applications should be submitted through the University’s online job site, http://www.uh.edu/human-resources/uh-careers/. The position number keyword is 494091. To apply please submit a letter of application, CV, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three professional references. Listed references will be asked to provide letters of recommendation.

For further information, please contact Professor Jeffrey Church, Department of Political Science, University of Houston, at jchurch@uh.edu.

Qualifications: PhD in Political Science preferred; MA in Political Science with three years of experience.

The Department of Political Science provides high-quality undergraduate and graduate education, with over 800 undergraduate majors and 75 M.A. and Ph.D. students. The Department capitalizes on the strengths of our city, offering students and faculty opportunities to research the politics of the future in a dynamic hub of international commerce, and in a region that is on the leading edge of national demographic and economic trends.

The University's prime location in America's fourth-largest city supports extensive industry partnerships and experiential learning opportunities. Renowned for its energy industry and NASA's Space Center, Houston is home to a vibrant cultural scene with world-class museums, theaters, and restaurants. Houston thrives as a hub for innovation, education, and arts, fostering a unique blend of community charm and modern progress.

The University of Houston, a dynamic research institution founded in 1927, stands as a vibrant hub of academic excellence in Texas. With over 46,000 students, it offers a comprehensive range of programs across 15 colleges, fostering innovation in fields such as energy, health, hospitality, business, education, law, STEM, and the humanities. Boasting top-tier faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, student success initiatives, and a strong commitment to community engagement, UH prepares students to thrive in a globally interconnected world while contributing impactful research and innovation to the region and beyond.

Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidates. All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are an Equal Opportunity Institution.