Lecturer of Political Science

Texas A&M University - San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University - San Antonio invites applications for a full-time, nontenure-track Lecturer position in Political Science starting August 2027. The role centers on teaching five undergraduate courses per semester, with emphasis on American Politics and public policy.

The Lecturer will also support Dual Credit and Early College High School initiatives and collaborate closely with the Office of Early College and Academic Partnerships to meet course needs for these programs.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Political Science or closely related field.
• Demonstrated specialization in Political Science.
• Prior teaching experience in a university setting.

Responsibilities

• Teach five undergraduate courses per semester (5-5 load).
• Teach introductory and upper-division courses in the Political Science curriculum.
• Support the university’s Dual Credit and Early College High School programs and collaborate with the Office of Early College and Academic Partnerships.

Education

Master's degree in Political Science

Ph.D. in Political Science

Job description

Job Title

Lecturer of Political Science

Job Type

Full-time, nontenure-track faculty position, commence August 2027 (Fall 2027).

Location

San Antonio, Texas

Salary

Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Role Overview

The Department of Criminology and Political Science invites applications for a full-time, nontenure-track Lecturer position in Political Science to begin in August 2027 (Fall 2027). Primary teaching responsibility will consist of five undergraduate courses per semester (a 5-5 load). Specialization is in American Politics with a focus on public policy. The successful candidate will teach introductory and upper-division courses in the Political Science curriculum. This position will also support the university’s growing Dual Credit and Early College High School programs, and the Lecturer will work closely with the Office of Early College and Academic Partnerships to help meet the course needs of these students.

Required Education and Experience

• A master's degree in Political Science or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• A demonstrated specialization in Political Science.
• Prior teaching experience in a university setting.

Preferred Education and Experience

• A Ph.D. in Political Science or a related discipline.
• Experience teaching Dual Credit, Early College High School, or other high school-aged students.
• Experience teaching online or hybrid formats.

Eligibility and Compliance

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.

A Presidential proclamation issued on September192025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September21, 2025. TexasA&MUniversity will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from TexasA&MUniversity subject to this fee. In addition, on January272026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H‑1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status, this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.

TexasA&MUniversity‑San Antonio Department of Social Sciences ATTN: Sara Salmon One University Way, CAB 348 San Antonio, Texas78224

Employee Benefits

Summary of Employee Benefits: www.tamusa.edu/human-resources/documents/Summary-of-Employees-Benefits1.pdf

Professional Environment

TexasA&MUniversity‑San Antonio values community engagement and encourages applicants who are committed to advancing the well‑being and prosperity of our communities.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The TexasA&MUniversitySystem is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, TexasA&MFort Worth and TexasA&M‑RELLIS. The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee. Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees. The TexasA&MSystem is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.