Taylor University
Taylor University is seeking applications and nominations of distinctive candidates for a tenure-track faculty appointment in
Political
Economy within the History, Global, and Political Studies (HGPS) Department. This position begins August 2026. The successful
applicant will
have a particular teaching focus in political economics, with opportunities to contribute to related areas such as policy or
global
affairs.
The successful applicant will have a particular teaching focus in political economics, with opportunities to
contribute to
related areas such as policy or global affairs. The successful candidate will demonstrate training and teaching ability in
empirical social
science research methods appropriate for undergraduate students. Candidates should be able to teach foundational and
intermediate courses in
research design, data collection, and applied social statistics applicable to a range of applied social science
fields such as Political
Economy, Policy Analysis, Social Work, and Global Social issues. Proficiency with any standard statistical software
package is preferred.
The ideal candidate will have the ability to guide students through the full research process—from developing research
questions and
operationalizing concepts to data entry, analysis, and interpretation—and help students connect theory and
evidence.
Mission and
Commitment
Taylor’s mission is to develop servant-leaders marked
with a passion to minister Christ’s redemptive love, grace, and truth to
a world in need. As a community, Taylor faculty, staff, and
students commit to living out Christ’s love and truth in the here and now. We
worship together, serve one another, and grow in faith as we
learn in the classroom, on the field, at chapel, and anywhere else we’re doing
Life Together.
Duties and
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will teach a variety of
courses for majors and non-majors depending on area
of expertise. We have a high need for instruction in research methods. Additional
opportunities exist to offer upper-level electives aligned
with the candidate’s area of specialization, such as international political
economy, development studies, family policy, or others. Taylor
University’s academic calendar consists of two semesters and a J-term, which
means candidates can expect to teach either 4-1-3 or 3-1-4,
depending on needs of the department. The appointee will be expected to
demonstrate excellence in teaching, evidence-based pedagogy, and
strong mentoring of undergraduate students. Standard faculty duties such as
advising, committee work, and ongoing scholarly activity are
required. The successful candidate will also be expected to engage in research
or other forms of scholarship that meaningfully involve
undergraduate students.
Typical Qualifications
Candidates must have a personal, vibrant
Christian faith and walk and be strongly committed to the educational mission and
evangelical Christian orientation of the University.
Taylor University is a Christ-centered educational institution and an evangelical,
interdenominational covenant community committed to
advancing life-long learning and ministering the redemptive love and truth of Jesus
Christ to a world in need. Candidates will be expected
to affirm the Taylor University Life Together Covenant, Statement of Faith, and
essential documents. An earned doctorate from an accredited
institution in political economy, political science, economics, public policy,
or a closely related field is required. Excellence in
teaching is essential. Previous teaching and/or postdoctoral experience is desired.
Evidence of active and ongoing scholarship is required.
Preference will be given to applicants with a strong research program capable of
involving undergraduates in mentored research. Given the
interdisciplinary nature of the HGPS Department, the successful candidate will
demonstrate an ability to engage conversations that connect
political, economic, historical, and global perspectives.
Supplemental Information
The History,
Global, and Political Studies Department is an interdisciplinary community of
teacher-scholars committed to integrating Christian faith with
rigorous scholarship. Faculty serve students across several majors— including
Politics and Law; Politics and Public Service; Political
Science, Philosophy & Economics; Global Studies; History; and Orphaned and
Vulnerable Children—while also contributing to the liberal arts
core curriculum. The department is known for its collaborative faculty
culture, undergraduate engagement, and global learning
opportunities.
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