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Job TitleAdjunct Instructor - Political Science Agency Texas A&M University - Texarkana Department CASE- Political Science Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationTexarkana, Texas Job TypeFaculty Job Description The College of Arts, Sciences, and Education (CASE) occasionally has openings for part-time adjunct instructors appointed on a per semester basis. Applying for a part-time teaching appointment in Political Science adds applicants to a pool which is available to the department for selection as needed for Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and/ or Summer 2026. Minimum educational requirements for undergraduate level courses: Master’s degree in the teaching discipline or related field, including a minimum of 18 graduate level credit hours in the teaching discipline. Degree and coursework must be obtained from a regionally accredited institution. Minimum educational requirements for graduate level courses: Doctorate or terminal degree in the teaching discipline, or closely related field, including a minimum of 18 graduate level credit hours in the teaching discipline. Degree and coursework must be obtained from a regionally accredited institution. Duties: Required to teach Political Science course(s) as needed, particularly the core introductory government classes (PSCI 2305 U.S. Government & Politics and PSCI 2306 State & Local Government with Emphasis on Texas), in one or more of the following modalities: face-to-face, web-enhanced, hybrid, or online. Courses may be conducted as an 8-week term or 16-week term. Must coordinate course administrative duties such as, but not limited to, grading student work, loading all course content, such as assessments and lecture modules, meeting with students, submitting grades in a timely manner, meeting census and grade deadlines, and additional administrative duties as needed. Compensation: $2,400 per undergraduate section taught with a master’s degree; $2,900 per undergraduate section taught with a Ph.D. The following items must be uploaded with your application: Resume and/or CV Copy of graduate level transcripts At least two (2) professional references Once you submit your application, you will not be able to revise or upload any documents. If you have any questions about uploading or a revision to your application, you may contact HR@tamut.edu. TAMUT only accepts online applications and documents. 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. Texas A&M University-Texarkana is a comprehensive, regional four-year university nestled on a beautiful 375-acre, lake-front campus located in the piney woods of east Texas near the borders of Arkansas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma. A&M-Texarkana is an ascendant university that offers students an exceptional educational experience both inside and outside the classroom. A&M-Texarkana offers dozens of academic programs in high demand fields and consistently works with business and industry partners to implement new programs and degrees that meet the needs of the modern job market and prepare graduates for workplace success in their chosen field. The university provides a high-quality education to learners of all ages by providing access to world-class professors via flexible learning experiences offered online, hybrid, or face-to-face. With more than 40 student organizations, Greek life, intramural sports, leadership programs, 17 intercollegiate sports, and volunteer organizations, all students are encouraged to Think BIG, Dream BIG, and Do BIG. The Texas A&M University System was officially established in 1948 and has evolved into one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of 12 universities. Additionally, the A&M System provides service and education to the people of Texas and beyond through eight state agencies, Texas A&M-Fort Worth, Texas A&M-RELLIS, and the A&M System administration office. Texas A&M-Texarkana employment opportunities are updated daily and posted on this searchable website. The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (903) 223-3113.