Assistant Professor of Political Science

Job Title

Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

College Of Liberal Arts

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The College of Liberal Arts is seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science in American Politics to begin in Fall 2027. The successful candidate will show excellent and enthusiastic teaching skills and demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment. Course assignments will be undergraduate courses across the Political Science curriculum. Teaching assignments may include classroom (face-to-face), hybrid, and online classes with various class sizes. Candidates should be prepared to teach core curriculum requirements such as American government and state and local government (emphasis on Texas). In addition, candidates will contribute to the teaching needs of the Political Science major including courses such as introduction to political science, Mexican American politics, research methods, and the senior capstone. The normal teaching load will be 4-4.

The Department of Social Sciences (DSOC) is a multi-disciplinary department in the College of Liberal Arts that offers undergraduate degrees in Political Science and Criminal Justice and the graduate degree of Master of Public Administration. Through its contribution to the core curriculum, Political Science is one of the largest generators of student credit hours for the university. The Criminal Justice program is one of the largest undergraduate majors on campus. The MPA program is the second largest graduate program in the College of Liberal Arts. DSOC faculty are leaders on campus, in the community, and in their disciplines. We value excellence and work daily to support the University’s Islander Impact 2030 Overarching Goal to be nationally recognized for student success, academic achievement, research, creative activity, innovation, and service excellence.

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a vibrant, Hispanic and Minority Serving R2 Doctoral Research Institution that proudly provides a solid academic reputation, renowned faculty, and highly rated degree programs since 1947. The University has a heritage of teaching excellence with innovation in research and community engagement as part of the distinguished Texas A&M System. TAMU-CC is the only university in the nation located on its own island, at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast. With palm tree lined pathways throughout the campus, nearby natural wetlands, a scenic hike-and-bike trail and pristine views of the beach and bays, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a first-choice institution.

Required Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Political Science or a closely related discipline from an accredited university. Advanced ABD will be considered; degree must be conferred at the time of appointment. 

• Ability to teach courses in the Political Science program (including American government, state/Texas and local government, introduction to political science, research methods, and senior capstone). 

• Ability to teach in a variety of formats and class sizes to include classroom, hybrid, and online courses.

• Commitment to excellence in teaching and student mentoring.

TO APPLY: https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/careers/index.php

All required documentation must be submitted to be considered for the position.

A completed application will include:

• A letter of application addressing qualifications listed above including a teaching philosophy and/or evidence of excellence in teaching

• A curriculum vitae

• Three professional references including name, address, title, telephone number, and email addresses.

• Unofficial copies of graduate transcripts

Application deadline: Sunday, November 1st, 2026

Position start date: Fall 2027

For questions about the position, please contact Dr. Isla Schuchs Carr, Department Chair, at isla.schuchscarr@tamucc.edu.

NOTE: Employment may be impacted by the Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025 and the moratorium issued by Texas Governor Abbott on January 27, 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.