The Department of Criminology and Political Science at Texas A&M University—San Antonio is seeking to hire a part-time Adjunct Instructor of Political Science. Expertise is open. Applicants must have at least 1 year of university teaching experience and the ability to teach courses in person. Appointment will begin in Spring 2024. Continuation depends on course availability.

Applications are accepted only through the online job portal at:

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

This is an adjunct position, requiring only teaching. Courses could be offered during daytime hours or evenings, based on departmental needs. Most courses needed are offered in person.

Required Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in Political Science or related field from an accredited university

• At least one (1) year of university teaching experience

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Doctoral degree in Political Science or related field from an accredited university

• Relevant practitioner experience

• Experience teaching a range of courses in political science (upper and lower division)

• At least three (3) years of university teaching experience

• Familiarity with the Blackboard Learning Management System

• Record of teaching excellence

Finalists will be required to provide two current, original letters of recommendation to the Search Committee Chair via email (sent directly from the recommender), or at the address listed below. The letters should be less than one year old and should bear the writer's actual signature. Prior to issuing a letter of appointment, official transcripts must be received directly from each degree-granting institution by the Office of Academic Affairs, TAMU-SA, One University Way, San Antonio, TX 78224. We cannot accept transcripts issued directly to the candidate. If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcript translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator.

Selected candidates must pass a pre-employment background investigation to be hired for this position.

Please make sure to provide the following documents:

• Application

• A Curriculum vitae (CV)

• A cover letter

• Contact information for three references

Summary of Employee Benefits:

Texas A&M University-San Antonio values community engagement and encourages applicants who are committed to advancing the well-being and prosperity of our communities. 

Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting the application. Once the application is submitted, no changes or revisions can be made.  If you have issues with adding documents to your application, please contact HR at 210-784-2058.

In compliance with ADA, if accommodations are needed for the application process, please contact HR at (210) 784-2058. 

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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