Associate Professor of Political Science - Oklahoma Baptist University

Purpose

Oklahoma Baptist University invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor of Political Science position (beginning August 2026). Area of specialization is open. The successful candidate will be required to teach American National Government and Introduction to Political Science, as well as courses on congress, courts, and U.S. presidency. They may also teach other courses in the catalog or develop new courses that align with their interests and background, with prior approval. The standard load is 24 credit hours per academic year. In addition to teaching, the successful candidate will advise political science majors and minors.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory and upper-level undergraduate Political Science courses.
• Serve as an advisor to Political Science majors and minors.
• Keep accurate class records and submit reports and grades.
• Work regularly with faculty members from other disciplines.
• Keep regular office hours for advising students.
• Be an active member in a local evangelical church.

Essential Functions

• Teach multiple Political Science courses, including ones covering the major branches of government.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, communication skills, and pedagogy.
• Conduct a college classroom to maximize the student learning experience.
• Adjust teaching methods to meet student needs.
• Work effectively with college students in both individual advisement and small/large class environments.
• Relate to colleagues in the OBU community and represent the university to the professional community beyond OBU.
• Be proficient in office technology, office software (including various Microsoft tools), and classroom presentation software.

Qualifications

• Must be able to teach multiple Political Science courses, including ones covering the major branches of government.
• Possess and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, communication skills, and pedagogy.
• Be able to conduct a college classroom to maximize the student learning experience.
• Be able to adjust teaching methods to meet student needs.
• Be able to work effectively with college students in both individual advisement and small/large class environments.
• Be able to relate to colleagues in the OBU community and represent the university to the professional community beyond OBU.
• Be proficient in office technology, office software (including various Microsoft tools), and classroom presentation software.

Requirements

• PhD in Political Science (advanced ABD considered).
• Experience teaching undergraduate in a Christian, liberal arts environment (preferred).
• Must be a member of a local evangelical Christian church.

Benefits

Oklahoma Baptist University understands that our employees are our most valuable assets when fulfilling our mission. We strive to offer an extensive array of benefits and opportunities for employees to choose from. Full-time employees benefit from the generous OBU provision of premium contributions for nationwide family-friendly Health and Dental coverages along with free life insurance that includes accidental death and dismemberment equal to an employee’s base salary. OBU provides access to optional employee-paid ancillary benefits like vision, hospitalization, critical illness, accident, additional employee-paid family life insurance coverages, and education benefits at OBU and other institutions of higher education. There is generous paid time off that includes annual granted vacation time, accrued sick leave, six annual holidays, and week-long breaks for Thanksgiving and Christmas that include energy conservation days. For all employees working at least half-time, there is an employer matching opportunity for retirement investments in a 403(b)(9) plan administered by Guide Stone. There are numerous other perks and opportunities for OBU employees including FREE family membership to the OBU Recreation and Wellness Center or RAWC, Global outreach university mission trips, cafeteria discounts, and parking privileges to name a few.