Assistant Professor of Political Science in American Politics The Department of Political Science in the Prothro-Yeager College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Midwestern State University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure track, Assistant Professor, to begin in Fall 2027. As a faculty member in the Department of Political Science, you will be expected to: 1. Develop and teach courses in the field of American Politics 2. Teach 12 credit hours/4 courses each semester 3. Regularly teach core courses in American national government and Texas government 4. Develop a record of research and scholarly activity 5. Advise and mentor undergraduate students 6. Engage in service at the department, college, and university levels Required Qualifications 1. PhD in Political Science or closely related field (ABD considered with expected completion by the start date) 2. Expertise in the field of American Politics 3. Demonstrated teaching effectiveness 4. Evidence of potential for strong scholarly research Preferred Qualifications In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply: 1. Commitment to undergraduate education 2. The ability to teach courses areas that would add to the Department offerings, such as public administration, public policy, research methods, social movements, political behavior, political psychology, political communication, or any additional subfield. 3. Interest in collaborative research with colleagues and/or students 4. Interest in leading student groups such as Moot Court, Mock Trial, Model UN, or similar groups. About Midwestern State University Established in 1922, Midwestern State University is a public university in Wichita Falls, Texas, located halfway between Oklahoma City and the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. The university has an average enrollment of 5,800 students, with approximately 20% enrolled in graduate programs. Rooted in a values-based culture, Midwestern State University aims to empower students and our community through a commitment to academic excellence, personal growth, and a culture of lifelong learning, inquiry, and innovation. The university is strongly committed to serving first-generation students and those receiving financial assistance. The Department of Political Science is dedicated to undergraduate excellence and building community with colleagues and students. It houses the Political Science major, and minors in Political Science, Global Studies, and Political Communication. The Department is proud of its success in undergraduate research and career placement. It is part of the Prothro-Yeager College of Humanities and Social Sciences, which consists of the academic departments of English, humanities, and philosophy; history; psychology; political science; sociology; and world languages and cultures. Each department offers majors, minors, and core curriculum courses. Faculty development funding is available at the university, college, and departmental levels. How to

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Submit applications via email to Christy Magee, christy.magee@msutexas.edu . Please include the following documents in your application: 1. Cover Letter 2. Curriculum Vitae 3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy 4. Unofficial Transcript 5. Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g. syllabi or course evaluations) 6. Contact information for 3 references Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. Linda Veazey, Search Committee Chair at linda.veazey@msutexas.edu . If you need assistance with the application process, contact Christy Magee at 940-397-4258. This position is designated as security sensitive and requires the finalist to complete a criminal background check. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Application Deadline:

October 2, 2026