Job Title: Adjunct Instructor - Political Science and Public Administration
Location: Alpine
Department: Behavioral & Social Sciences
Job No.: AJF982
Posting Date: 08/17/2026
End Date: 08/31/2027
Until Filled: Yes
Appointment Date: 09/01/2026
Salary: $2,550-$3,200/per course depending on qualifications & enrollment
Required: Candidate must have an advanced degree in political science, public administration, or related field and/or extensive professional experience, and previous teaching experience.
Preferred: College teaching experience.
Primary Responsibilities: This person will teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses as needed for the political science and public administration programs.
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.
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.