Job Title

　　Instructor of Political Science

　　Agency

　　West Texas A&M University

　　Department

　　Poli Sci & Criminal Justice

　　Proposed Minimum Salary

　　Commensurate

　　Job Location

　　Canyon, Texas

　　Job Type

　　Faculty

　　Job Description

　　The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our 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 (https://www.wtamu.edu/business-finance/human-resources/benefits.html)

　　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. 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.

　　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

　　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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

　　WT is located in Canyon, Texas, on a 342-acre residential campus. Established in 1910, the University has been part of The Texas A&M University System since 1990. WT, a Hispanic Serving Institution since 2016, boasts an enrollment of about 10,000 and offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 39 master’s degrees and two doctoral degrees.

　　WT’s long-standing commitment has always been to serve both the students and the region of the Panhandle. Our employees make a difference every day in the lives of thousands of students, and that has countless ripple effects on people throughout the region, the state and the world. Moreover, employees are encouraged to grow professionally and personally thanks to a supportive work environment.

　　At WT, your future is our future. Employees and their dependents get half-off their tuition and fees. The minimum starting wage is $15 per hour. Employees also have generous health, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance packages, plus free basic life insurance and enrollment in the Texas Teacher Retirement System. Flexible or compressed work-week arrangements are also available.Find out more at: https://wtamu.edu/benefits

　　West Texas A&M University is located in Canyon, home to Palo Duro Canyon and the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. Canyon also is conveniently located near Amarillo, the largest city on Interstate 40 between Oklahoma City and Albuquerque. This region is renowned for its historical significance, vibrant arts and entertainment options, unique shopping, delicious food and the friendliest people in the state.