Nontenure Line Faculty Pool - Political Science

Overview

Position Title : Nontenure Line Faculty Pool - Political Science

Job Posting Number : 2026020NTL

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. For information about our department, visit the Department of Political Science website.

Temporary / nontenured faculty are appointed to teach one to four courses per semester. Teaching appointments are 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, in addition to 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.

This posting is for the fall 2025, spring 2026, and summer 2026 semesters. Please note that this posting is not intended to convey that such a need currently exists. Applicants applying for a pool faculty position will be available to the departmental search committee for consideration in case the need arises.

Responsibilities

• Teach one to four courses per semester as assigned, based on student demand and departmental needs.
• Remain eligible for annual reappointment contingent upon satisfactory performance evaluations, funding, and departmental need.
• Potential teaching locations include the San Marcos and Round Rock campuses and online formats.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Application Procedures

The Department of Political Science accepts applications on a continual basis. Applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered. Applicants should submit a current CV, a letter of interest outlining specific academic and professional experiences relevant for appointment, unofficial transcripts (all in one document), and two letters of recommendation. As part of the application process, please provide the names and email addresses of three academic references in the Reference Letter section of the application. Candidates selected for hire will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting universities.

Candidates should be mindful that this posting includes reference to a rolling pool and does not guarantee employment.

Type of Position

Temporary Full-Time or Part-Time

Posting Date

07 / 14 / 2025

Review Date

05 / 31 / 2026

Close Date

05 / 31 / 2026

Open Until Filled?

Yes

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, 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, and employment eligibility verifications. This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire and will be subject to pre-employment and routine background checks / cybersecurity screenings in accordance with State and University requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation

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Record Checks and Verifications

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, and employment eligibility verifications.

Eligibility for Employment

Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.

Why Work at Texas State?

Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. As a member of the Doctoral Universities : Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university advances knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its student population for the responsibilities of citizenship. Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.

Quick Link

https : / / jobs.hr.txstate.edu / postings / 53514

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