Online Political Science Instructor – CBE, Part-Time

Sam Houston State University; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Sam Houston State University seeks part-time, non-tenure track faculty in the Political Science department to support competency-based education (CBE) courses for online programs. The role involves delivering instruction, evaluating student work, and providing timely feedback to ensure student progression.

Faculty will teach a CBE section of Texas Government (POLS2306) in Fall 2026 and later POLS2305, with a 9-month academic-year appointment and potential 3-month summer continuation to support

Qualifications

• Master's degree in political science or related field preferred; will consider those that meet SACSCOC credentialing requirement of a Masters degree plus 18 graduate credits in political science.
• Experience teaching higher-ed level courses preferred.
• Experience with competency-based education or outcomes-based assessment in higher education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of courses in a competency-based education format for new CBE-based programs. Courses are online and designed for mastery of defined competencies.
• Serve as instructor of record; evaluate student work and provide timely feedback.
• Support student progression and instruction across multiple entry points throughout the calendar year, including summer.
• Collaborate with department and faculty to ensure continuous delivery of the program.

Skills

Higher-ed teaching

Online learning platforms

Feedback skills

Education

Masters degree in political science

18 graduate credits in political science

Tools

Blackboard

Job description

Sam Houston State University seeks part-time, non-tenure track faculty in the Political Science department to support competency-based education (CBE) courses for online programs. The role involves delivering instruction, evaluating student work, and providing timely feedback to ensure student progression.

Faculty will teach a CBE section of Texas Government (POLS2306) in Fall 2026 and later POLS2305, with a 9-month academic-year appointment and potential 3-month summer continuation to support