Visiting Professor of Political Science

Position description

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.

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