Lecturer I (Political Science)

**Job Title**Lecturer I (Political Science)**Agency**Prairie View A&M University**Department**Division of Social Sciences**Proposed Minimum Salary**Commensurate**Job Location**Prairie View, Texas**Job Type**Faculty**Job Description**The Division of Social Sciences at Prairie View A&M University invites applications for the non-tenure-track position of Lecturer I in the Political Science Program. The Division seeks candidates who are committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service to the University. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for teaching American and Texas government courses, but may be assigned upper-division courses in their particular academic specialty if dictated by enrollment needs.***The salary is determined in accordance with the University’s compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates’ education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.*****Responsibilities:*** Responsibility for teaching Political Science courses.* Responsible for keeping records, posting grades (mid-term & final), submitting attendance reporting, and mentoring/advising students.* Attend University-sponsored activities, such as general student assembly, student recruitment fairs, graduation convocations, and and related events.* Serve on Division, College, and University committees.* Participate in Program-level duties such as academic assessment, student development, and curriculum enhancement.* Engage in professional development activities perform services beneficial to the Department, the College, and the University, as well as the community (locally, regionally, and globally) and the profession.* Perform other duties assigned by the POSC program coordinator and/or department head.**Required Education & Experience**:* MA in Political Science or related field with 18 graduate semester credit hours.* One year of full-time teaching experience in higher education.* Obtain PVAMU’s online teaching certification credentials and provide online and hybrid courses as required.* Experience participating in program-level duties such as academic assessment, student development, and curriculum enhancement.**Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:*** Word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.* Admissions functions of higher education.* Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.* Effectively teach survey courses in American and Texas Government and upper division courses in the candidate’s specialty.**Preferred Qualifications:*** Ph.D. in Political Science or Public Administration.* More than one year of full-time teaching experience in higher education.* Experience teaching American Government and Texas Government survey courses.* Experience developing and teaching online courses.* Demonstrated ability to teach Legal Studies and Research Methods.**Job Posting Close Date:*** 01/02/2026**Required Attachments:**Please attach all required documents listed belowin the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.* Resume or Curriculum Vitae* Cover Letter**Application Submission Guidelines:**All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via thePVAMUCareer site.The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.**Background Check Requirements:**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.For more than 140 years, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has been igniting passion in its students. With an established reputation for producing engineers, nurses, and educators, PVAMU offers baccalaureate degrees, master’s degrees, and doctoral degree programs through nine colleges and schools. The University has an enrollment of more than 8,500 students. Designated an institution of “the first class” in the Texas Constitution, PVAMU is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state and a member of The Texas A&M University System. The University is dedicated to fulfilling its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research, and service.

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