Texas Wesleyan University
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Visiting Professor of Political Science
Texas Wesleyan University, founded in
1890
in Fort Worth, is a United Methodist institution with a tradition of integrating the liberal arts and sciences with professional and
career
preparation at the undergraduate level and in selected graduate areas. Enrollment is over 3,100 students. The University’s School of
Arts
and Sciences is currently seeking applicants for a Visiting Professor of Political Science beginning August 2026 with possible
conversion to
tenure track.
Responsibilities include instruction of undergraduate students, with a normal teaching load of four
courses (12 hours)
per semester. Opportunities for summer teaching are sometimes available but are not guaranteed. Teaching occasional
evening and weekend
courses (on a rotating basis) is required, and ability to teach online courses is desirable. Additional duties include
advising
undergraduate students, conducting research with undergraduates, participating in curriculum/program assessment & development, and
university service.
Candidates are required to have a PhD in Political Science or are ABD in Political Science with a completion
date not to exceed one year. The area of specialization is open, but the ability to teach fundamental courses in Government, Political
Theory, Comparative Government, Constitutional Law, International Relations, Research Methods or similar courses is essential. Previous
teaching experience is required, as is demonstrated potential for teaching excellence and quality research. Previous teaching experience in
some or all of the courses listed above is desirable.
Applications will be accepted until filled. To apply visit https://txwes.peopleadmin.com/ and provide your current curriculum vitae, cover
letter, graduate-level transcripts, three references with names, addresses, and telephone numbers, and statements of personal teaching
philosophy and research interests.
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