Nontenure Line Faculty Pool - Political Science

Texas State University; San Marcos (TX); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Texas State University in San Marcos seeks to develop a pool of candidates for possible temporary/nontenured faculty positions in Political Science. The successful candidates will teach one to four courses per semester, with appointments based on student demand.

This position requires a master's degree with 18 graduate hours in the teaching field, and previous teaching experience is preferred. Candidates may teach at the San Marcos and Round Rock campuses and/or online depending on departmental needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a master's degree with 18 graduate hours in the teaching field.
• Previous teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teaching one to four courses per semester depending on student demand.
• Availability for temporary/nontenured faculty positions.

Education

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in the teaching field

Job description

Position Title

Nontenure Line Faculty Pool - Political Science

Job Posting Number

2027001NTL

Job Location

San Marcos

College/Division

College of Liberal Arts

Department/School

Political Science

Position Description

The Department of Political Science seeks to develop a pool of candidates for possible temporary/nontenured faculty positions. Temporary/nontenured faculty are appointed to teach one to four courses per semester, with teaching appointments 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, as well as 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.

Please note that this posting is not intended to convey that any current need 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.

Type of Position

Temporary Full‑Time or Part‑Time

Posting Date

06/30/2026

Review Date

05/31/2027

Close Date

05/31/2027

Legal Notices

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non‑discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, drug screening (if applicable), and employment eligibility verifications.

This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire. Consistent with the requirements of the State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre‑employment, and then subsequent routine background checks/cybersecurity screenings. Employment will at all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings in accordance with State and University requirements.

For more information about the position, visit: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/57546