Assistant Professor - Comparative Politics, Latin America and Mexico Specialization

The University of Texas at El Paso; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at El Paso invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in comparative politics with a specialization in Latin America and a focus on Mexican politics. The position begins in Fall 2027.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses (with a normal teaching load of two courses per semester) in the department's curriculum, including introductory courses in political science and undergraduate/graduate research methods, in

Qualifications

• A PhD in Political Science or related field, in hand at the time of appointment.
• Maintain an active research agenda with strong potential to publish in high-quality scholarly venues and attract external funding.
• Evidence of strong potential for effective undergraduate and graduate teaching, including research methods courses and the ability to mentor undergraduate and graduate students.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses (with a normal teaching load of two courses per semester) in the department's curriculum, including introductory courses in political science and undergraduate/graduate research methods, and courses such as Latin American Politics and The Politics of Mexico.
• Contribute to the department's teaching and mentoring mission and participate in service activities.
• Develop and maintain a productive research program with publications suitable for tenure.

Education

PhD in Political Science or related field

Job description

Location: El Paso, TX Category: Liberal Arts Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Wed Aug 26 2026

Job Description

The Department of Political Science and Public Administration at The University of Texas at El Paso invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in comparative politics, with a specialization in Latin America and a focus on Mexican politics. The position begins in Fall 2027. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses (with a normal teaching load of two courses per semester) in the department's curriculum, including introductory courses in political science and undergraduate/graduate research methods, in addition to courses such as Latin American Politics and The Politics of Mexico. A strong record of peer-reviewed publications will be required for tenure.

Job Requirements

• A PhD in Political Science or related field, in hand at the time of appointment.
• Maintain an active research agenda with strong potential to publish in high-quality scholarly venues and attract external funding.
• Evidence of strong potential for effective undergraduate and graduate teaching, including research methods courses and the ability to mentor undergraduate and graduate students.

Preferred Qualifications

• Peer-reviewed publications or a strong publication trajectory.
• Demonstrated success in securing external grant funding.
• Experience teaching and mentoring students at a Hispanic-Serving Institution or with diverse student populations.

Additional Information

In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries-including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident-about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at [phone], by email at [e-mail], or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312.

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