Spring Adjunct Faculty (Political Science) (On Campus)

Texas A&M International University; Laredo (TX); In loco; USD 13.000 - 20.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Texas A&M International University seeks a pool of qualified applicants for future, part-time Adjunct Faculty appointments in Political Science. Positions may teach up to six semester credit hours on campus or online as dictated by student demand, with regular campus attendance and office hours.

Minimum requirements include a Master’s in Political Science (or related field) with 18 graduate hours; a doctorate with 18 graduate hours is preferred, plus prior college teaching experience.

Competenze

• Master’s degree in Political Science or closely related field with at least 18 graduate hours.
• Preferred: Doctorate in the discipline with at least 18 graduate hours.
• Prior college teaching experience is a plus.

Mansioni

• Teach up to six (6) semester credit hours per term in Political Science on campus or online as needed.
• Hold office hours and assist students as required.
• Face-to-face interactions on a regular campus schedule are expected.

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Time management

Public interaction

Written communication

Organizational ability

Work under pressure

Confidentiality

Formazione

Master's degree in Political Science or related; 18 graduate hours

Doctorate in Political Science or related; 18 graduate hours (preferred)

Descrizione del lavoro

Job TitleSpring Adjunct Faculty (Political Science) (On Campus) Agency Texas A&M International University Department Dept, Social Sciences Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationLaredo, Texas Job TypeFaculty

Job Description

The Department of Social Sciences seeks to establish a pool of qualified applicants for future, part-time Adjunct Faculty appointments in Political Science. Successful applicants may teach up to six (6) semester credit hours within the required discipline at on campus sites or online as dictated by student demand, hold office hours, and assist students as needed. This position requires face-to-face interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus.

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in the discipline, or a closely related area with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Political Science.

Preferred Qualifications

• An earned doctorate in the discipline (or closely related field) with a minimum of 18 graduate hours.
• Previous teaching experience at the collegiate level.
• Prior relevant industry experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with the general public.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work under stress and with pressing timelines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Other information

• The above job duties may not be performed in every Adjunct Faculty position and might not include all related duties that may be performed.
• Adjunct Faculty positions are temporary appointments, assigned per semester and on an as-needed basis.
• These temporary appointments are for the Spring 2027 semester and/or any applicable Spring 2027 sub-terms.

Initial review of applications will begin on November 15th, 2026.

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.

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