Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job
The Department of Political Science at Sam Houston State University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Visiting Assistant Professor beginning August 2024. The successful candidate will teach four courses per semester during the 2024-2025 academic year.
Educational Requirements for the Position
A Doctoral degree in political science or related field from an accredited institution of higher education. ABD candidates will be considered but they must have a PhD by the start date (August 2024).
Experience Required for the Position
The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability and desire to teach face-to-face and online courses in American politics. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate additional abilities and desire to teach in at least one of the following specializations: US Congress, research methods, or quantitative methods.
Other Requirements for the Position
Cover Letter that identifies their interests, qualifications, and experience for the position.
Current CV that includes, if applicable, a summary of previous teaching experience and format of each course taught (i.e., face-to-face, online, hybrid).
All graduate transcripts – unofficial transcripts will be accepted during the application process. The successful candidate must submit official transcripts documenting all post-secondary degrees.
Two letters of recommendation from supervisors who are familiar with the applicant’s teaching abilities and who have worked with the applicant in the past two years.
Recent student teaching evaluations covering the last two semesters of teaching, if available. Those without teaching evaluations, will need to upload a placeholder document in lieu of evaluations.
Teaching statement, including a discussion of online pedagogy.
If available, sample syllabi for relevant courses.
Please note: References provided in the References section of the application will receive an automated email reference request at the time the application is submitted.
Special Instructions Summary
The search committee will start to review applications on June 17th. The application process will remain open until the position is filled. Please direct questions to Dr. Jason Enia (jason.enia@shsu.edu).