Lecturer of Political Science

Job Title

Lecturer of Political Science

Agency

Texas A&M University - San Antonio

Department

Department of Criminology and Political Science

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

San Antonio, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Department of Criminology and Political Science invites applications for a full-time, nontenure-track Lecturer position in Political Science to begin in August 2027 (Fall 2027). Primary teaching responsibility will consist of five undergraduate courses per semester (a 5-5 load). Specialization is in American Politics with a focus on public policy. The successful candidate will teach introductory and upper-division courses in the Political Science curriculum. This position will also support the university’s growing Dual Credit and Early College High School programs, and the Lecturer will work closely with the Office of Early College and Academic Partnerships to help meet the course needs of these students. A master’s degree in Political Science or a related field is required by the time of appointment; a Ph.D. is preferred.

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Required Education and Experience:

• A master's degree in Political Science or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• A demonstrated specialization in Political Science.
• Prior teaching experience in a university setting.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• A Ph.D. in Political Science or a related discipline.
• Experience teaching Dual Credit, Early College High School, or other high school-aged students.
• Experience teaching online or hybrid formats.

In a letter of interest that explains your teaching philosophy and experience, please also speak to the following topics:

• Experience and/or interest in student success.
• Experience with innovative modes of instruction.
• Commitment to working with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, and community members.

Applicant Instructions: 

Please make sure to provide the following documents: 

• Cover Letter
• Resume / CV 
• Professional References
• Unofficial Transcripts

For detailed instructions on how to apply for any position on our website, please use the following link: 

http://www.tamusa.edu/humanresources/job-opportunities/index.html ​  

Review of applications will begin January 8, 20267.

Finalists must request at least three current letters of recommendation to be sent directly by the author to the Search Committee Chair, via USPS or email delivery. If selected, finalists must pass a pre-employment background investigation to be hired.

Official transcripts must be on file with the Office of the Provost, and sent directly from each degree-granting institution to Texas A&M University-San Antonio at the address listed below. We cannot accept transcripts issued directly to the candidate. If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator (e.g., AACRAO; http://www.aacrao.org/credential/index.htm).

Texas A&M University-San Antonio

Department of Social Sciences

ATTN: Sara Salmon

One University Way, CAB 348

San Antonio, Texas 78224

Summary of Employee Benefits: 

www.tamusa.edu/human-resources/documents/Summary-of-Employees-Benefits1.pdf

Texas A&M University-San Antonio values community engagement and encourages applicants who are committed to advancing the well-being and prosperity of our communities. 

Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting the application. Once the application is submitted, no changes or revisions can be made.  If you have issues with adding documents to your application, please contact HR at 210-784-2058. 

In compliance with ADA, if accommodations are needed for the application process, please contact HR at (210) 784-2058. 

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee.

In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status, this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.

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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