Assistant/Associate Professor - Political Science - Fall 2027

Assistant/Associate Professor - Political Science - Fall
2027

ID: 2124

Department: College of Humanities and Sciences

Type: Full-time Faculty

Post Date: 10/16/2026

Position Available Date: N/A

Description

The University of Mary Hardin Baylor's College of Humanities and
Sciences seeks qualified faculty for its History and Political
Science Department beginning in late July of 2027, with initial
appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor,
commensurate with qualifications and experience. UMHB seeks faculty
who are active Christians and dedicated teacher-scholars to prepare
students for leadership, service, and faith-informed discernment in
a global society.

The Political Science program offers Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor
of Science Political Science. The Department also instructional
supports other degree programs and contributes to the Core
curriculum.

UMHB is conveniently located in Belton, an historic town of 22,000
in the heart of central Texas. Nearby cities are Temple (5 miles),
Waco (45 miles), Austin (65 miles), San Antonio (130 miles) and
Dallas/Ft. Worth (130 miles). Excellent schools, abundant cultural
and recreational opportunities, and a high quality of life are
hallmarks of the local community.

Faculty Responsibilities: Activities required of
all faculty include exemplary teaching, curriculum development,
student recruitment and advising; professional attainment; and
service to department, college, university, and the
community.

Specific Responsibilities: This position includes
teaching undergraduate courses in political science; ongoing
curricular and course revision and development; advising and
mentoring students; and participating in departmental and
university committees. This position requires oversight of the
Political Science major including its curriculum and promotion of
the major and serving as program coordinator for the Political
Science major.

Qualifications:

• Must be an active and committed Christian who will support the

University's mission and who will be an active participant in their
local church.

• A Doctorate in Political Science is required; ABD will be

considered (tenure-track status requires terminal degree in hand).
Specialization in American Politics required and the ability to
teach in two of the following subfields of Political Science:
Comparative Politics, International Relations, or Political
Theory.

• Excellent teaching and communication skills, a dedication to

professional attainment, and commitment to quality improvement are
essential.

• Must agree to the University's Employee Statement of

Understanding.

Salaries and Benefits: Competitive salary
commensurate with experience, excellent benefits including medical
and dental insurance, retirement plan with match and UMHB tuition
benefits for employees and their dependents.

To Apply: Visit www.umhb.edu/careers for more
details and to apply. Please submit a cover letter, CV, transcript
copies and evidence of quality teaching performance with your
online application.

Your letter of interest should also respond to UMHB's
mission and values, found at http://about.umhb.edu/our-mission.
In addition, include in one page or less, a description of your own
Christian beliefs and commitments.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until
position is filled.

For information regarding employment at the University of
Mary Hardin-Baylor, please visit our Careers Site.

To apply, visit https://umhb.applicantstack.com/x/detail/a2zc18ode7cl

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