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required information. Job Title Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science 9-month appointment Renewable- INTL Location Del Rio, Uvalde or Eagle Pass Department Dept of Natural & Behavioral Sciences Job No. 998919 Posting Date 09/15/2026 End Date Until Filled Yes Appointment Date Salary Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Required Master's degree in Political Science or a related field with at least 18 hours of graduate work in in Political Science. Demonstrated college teaching experience. Strong commitment to undergraduate education. Excellent communication skills. Experience teaching online classes. Any qualifications to be considered in lieu of stated minimums require the prior approval of the Human Resources Director. Preferred Doctorate in Political Science or a related field. Candidates who are near completion of their Ph.D. will be considered. Experience teaching dual credit courses in state and federal government. Experience teaching online, synchronous and asynchronous classes using Blackboard. Familiarity with dual credit curriculum and academic standards.

Primary Responsibilities Primary Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include teaching a 5/5 load (5 dual credit courses each long semester) in Political Science, primarily the PS 2305 (federal government) and PS 2306 (Texas state government) classes. Each class will have a max of 25 students, and each will be taught from a PRE-designed course shell. The instructor will update course materials, facilitate engaging online learning experiences, and assessments and provided required documentation at the end of each term. Other duties may be assigned if dual credit needs fall below 5 courses per semester.

Security Sensitive:

This position is classified as Security-Sensitive and is thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094, which authorize employers to obtain and review criminal history record information for applicants. Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice sate work habits at all times.

Additional Information:

Please note that Sul Ross State University does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates must have work authorization in the U.S. that does not require visa sponsorship by the employer. Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice sate work habits at all times. Other Information Texas Law requires a 60 day waiting period before new state employees are eligible to enroll in health insurance. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing. Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report The Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at https://srinfo.sulross.edu/udps/ The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can contact the Office of Student Life, located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center, Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 432-837-8424 or emailing stulife@sulross.edu About SRSU Our campuses span a fascinating part of Texas—Alpine, in the heart of the beautiful Big Bend area, and Del Rio, Eagle Pass and Uvalde along the vibrant, bicultural Texas/Mexico border. What you've heard is true - there is something very special about the areas we serve in our great State, and Sul Ross State University is vital to the continued growth and progress of our students and the communities we serve. Sul Ross State provides students with the education they need to translate their passions into a fulfilling career. This life-changing experience has a multi-generational impact, transforming the lives of our students, their families and positively impacting the communities in which they reside. We value learning and strive to provide high quality education in a welcoming, supportive environment. We take pride in the fact that we serve a diverse population including many first-generation college students as well as non-traditional students, international students, student-athletes and graduate students. From teaching, coaching and law enforcement, to science, ranch management and the Fine Arts, SRSU offers more than 60 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Known as the Frontier University of Texas, Sul Ross encourages each student to explore their own frontiers and to exceed their educational, personal and professional goals. For more information about how we're strategizing for the future, I invite you to visit www.sulross.edu .