West Texas A&M University Looking for Instructor of Political Science R-059073 Full Time

Job Description

The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the
health and wellness needs of our diverse workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and
lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to
13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources
Benefits

West Texas A&M University is seeking applicants for a full-time instructor of political science, beginning Fall
2023. The successful candidate will teach a 5/5 load consisting primarily of introductory courses: American national government and American
state and local government (Texas government). The successful candidate may also have the option of teaching one upper-division course in
their area of specialization when class demand permits. Instructors engage in service to the university and will advise students in the
political science major.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the ability to create and deliver a quality curriculum
for students for a wide range of students from diverse backgrounds. The position is open until filled.

Work
Performed:

Responsibilities include teaching introductory government courses, with a teaching load of 5/5; in addition, the
successful candidate must engage in advising and service.

Necessary Qualifications:

Applicants must have a
Master’s degree in Political Science or Public Administration.

Preferred Qualifications:

Applicants
with a terminal degree in Political Science and/or teaching experience in both face-to-face and online formats are preferred. Additionally,
applicants with the experience and/or ability to effectively engage with first-generation and underrepresented minority students are
strongly preferred.

Applicant Instructions:

Please include the following with your application:

• Letter of interest or cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Portfolio of creative work (where applicable)
• Personal
  statement to include philosophy and plans for research, teaching and service, as applicable
• Samples of unpublished works or works
  in progress (where applicable)
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts are expected to be submitted promptly by the successful
  candidate)
• Three professional references

Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the
“My Experience” page before continuing through the application. Please use the “Upload” button to add each document
individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission. If you need assistance with uploading documents, please contact
WTAMU Human Resources at [email protected].

Texas law requires that males
aged 18 through 25 be properly registered with the Selective Service System in order to be eligible for employment.

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.

For additional questions or information regarding this position, please contact:

Dr. Reed Welch, Head
Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice
[email protected]
(806) 651-2433