Regular Lecturer, Non-Tenure-Track, American Politics, Department of Political Science
Baylor University·Waco, TX
- Type
- Full-time
The
Department of
Political Science at Baylor University seeks a full-time, Regular Lecturer in American Politics to begin August 2027. The primary
teaching responsibility will be teaching PSC 1387: The U.S. Constitution, Its Interpretation, and the American Political Experience, a general
education course required of nearly all undergraduates. Additionally, the candidate may have the opportunity to develop other American
politics courses. The ability to develop other introductory courses in a second subfield would be welcome, but not expected.
Regular
Lecturer appointments are renewable full-time, benefits-eligible, teaching-focused positions with six-year promotion paths to Senior
Lecturer for successful candidates and twelve-year promotion paths to Teaching Professor for highly successful candidates. For more
information, see Baylor University's Policy on Full-Time Lecturers, Senior Lecturers, and
Teaching Professors.
Complete applications must be submitted by 11pm Central Time on November 15,
2026.
Candidates who are outside of the United States and do not have other nonimmigrant visa status will not be sponsored
for an H-1B petition.
About Baylor University: Baylor University is located in Waco, Texas and is the oldest college in the state. It has a diverse student population of 21,000 and is recognized as
an R1 institution by the Carnegie Classification. Baylor is also noted on the honor roll of "Great Colleges to Work For" by ModernThink. We
offer competitive salaries and benefits, allowing fauclty and staff to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. As a Christian university
with historic Baptist roots and as reflected in the Notice of Non-Discrimination, Baylor strives to be a place characterized by civility and respect. We believe each
student, faculty, staff, and administrator is made in the image of God. Baylor's new strategic plan, Baylor in Deeds,
guides the University as it continues its mission of
educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring
community.
Qualifications:
Candidate must have a Ph.D. in political science or a related field by the time of
appointment.
Teaching experience is preferred.
Application Instructions:
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/186519
To apply, candidates should submit:
1. Cover
letter
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Statement of teaching philosophy
4. Teaching portfolio (including student evaluations and sample
syllabi, if available)
5. Three letters of recommendation
6. Transcript from highest degree granting institution (unofficial copy
acceptable)
7. Completed self-disclosed Religious Affiliation Form (found in Interfolio)
If you have questions about the position,
please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Dave Bridge (David_Bridge@baylor.edu).
Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university
affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including
those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor complies with
statutory Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity requirements. Baylor's full official Notice of Non-Discrimination may be read
online.
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