Spring Adjunct Faculty (Political Science) (On Campus)

Job Title

Spring Adjunct Faculty (Political Science) (On Campus)

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

Dept, Social Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

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.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.