Political Science Professor, Christian Liberal Arts

Christian Career; Shawnee (OK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

Free life insurance

Education benefits

Paid time off

403(b) retirement plan

Recreation center membership

Cafeteria discounts

Parking privileges

Job summary

Oklahoma Baptist University invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor of Political Science beginning August 2026. The successful candidate will teach American National Government, Introduction to Political Science, and courses on congress, courts, and the U.S.

presidency, with a 24-credit load per academic year. The role includes advising majors/minors, maintaining records, and collaborating with colleagues across disciplines.

Qualifications

• PhD in Political Science required; advanced ABD considered.
• Experience teaching undergraduate Political Science courses.
• Must be member of a local evangelical Christian church.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory and upper-level Political Science courses.
• Advise Political Science majors and minors.
• Maintain accurate class records and submit grades/reports.
• Collaborate with faculty from other disciplines.
• Keep regular office hours for advising students.
• Support student recruitment for the Political Science program.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Pedagogy

Adapt teaching methods

Advising students

Teamwork

Public speaking

Office tech

Classroom management

Education

PhD in Political Science

Advanced ABD considered

PhD preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Presentation software

Job description

Oklahoma Baptist University invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor of Political Science beginning August 2026. The successful candidate will teach American National Government, Introduction to Political Science, and courses on congress, courts, and the U.S.

presidency, with a 24-credit load per academic year. The role includes advising majors/minors, maintaining records, and collaborating with colleagues across disciplines.