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Lecturer, Non-Tenure-Track, American Politics, Department of Political Science

Position Number: 6424892
Location: Waco, TX
Position Type: Liberal Arts - Political Science

Lecturer, Non-Tenure-Track, American Politics, Department of Political Science
Political Science

Location: Waco, Texas
Open Date: Jun 06, 2025
Deadline: Oct 31, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description:
The Department of Political Science at Baylor University seeks a full-time, Regular Lecturer in American Politics to begin August 2026. The primary teaching responsibility will be teaching a general education course (PSC 1387: The U.S. Constitution, Its Interpretation, and the American Political Experience). Opportunities to teach courses in Congress, the Supreme Court, political parties, or state politics may also be available.

Regular Lecturer appointments are renewable full-time, benefits-eligible, teaching-focused positions with six-year promotion paths to Senior Lecturer for successful candidates and twelve-year promotion paths to Teaching Professor for highly successful candidates. For more information, see Baylor University's Policy on Full-Time Lecturers, Senior Lecturers, and Teaching Professors.

Complete applications must be submitted by 11pm Central Daylight Time on October 31, 2025.

About Baylor University: Baylor University is located in Waco, Texas and is the oldest college in the state. It has a diverse student population of 21,000 and is recognized as one of the top universities in the nation, achieving R1 institution status by the Carnegie Classification in January 2022. Baylor also made it to the honor roll of "Great Colleges to Work For" from The Chronicle of Higher Education. It offers competitive salaries and benefits, allowing faculty and staff to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. Baylor's new strategic plan, Baylor in Deeds, guides the University as it continues to fulfill its mission of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.

Qualifications:
Candidate must have a Ph.D. in political science or a related field by the time of appointment.

Teaching experience is preferred.

Application Instructions:
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/167836

To apply, candidates should submit:
1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Statement of teaching philosophy
4. Teaching portfolio (including student evaluations and sample syllabi, if available)
5. Three letters of recommendation
6. Transcript from highest degree granting institution (unofficial copy acceptable)
7. Completed self-disclosed Religious Affiliation Form (found in Interfolio)

If you have questions about the position, please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Dave Bridge (David_Bridge@baylor.edu).

Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor complies with statutory Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity requirements. Baylor's full official Notice of Non-Discrimination may be read online.