Tenure-Track Assistant Professor — American Politics

Midwestern State University Texas; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Midwestern State University Texas invites applications for a full-time 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor in Political Science to begin Fall 2027. The department seeks candidates with a PhD in Political Science, expertise in American Politics, and a record of teaching excellence and scholarly potential.

Responsibilities include developing and teaching courses in American politics, advising undergraduates, and engaging in service at the department, college, and university levels; ABD

Qualifications

• PhD in Political Science or closely related field (ABD considered with expected completion by start date).
• Expertise in the field of American Politics.
• Demonstrated teaching effectiveness.
• Evidence of potential for strong scholarly research.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach courses in the field of American Politics.
• Teach 12 credit hours / 4 courses each semester.
• Regularly teach core courses in American national government and Texas government.
• Develop a record of research and scholarly activity.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate students.
• Engage in service at the department, college, and university levels.

Skills

American Politics

Education

PhD in Political Science

ABD considered

Job description

Midwestern State University Texas invites applications for a full-time 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor in Political Science to begin Fall 2027. The department seeks candidates with a PhD in Political Science, expertise in American Politics, and a record of teaching excellence and scholarly potential.

Responsibilities include developing and teaching courses in American politics, advising undergraduates, and engaging in service at the department, college, and university levels; ABD