Visiting Instructor of Political Science

Visiting Instructor of Political Science

The Department of Political Science and Public Administration is seeking a 9-month, non-tenure earning, Visiting Instructor of Political Science. Position responsibilities include a 4/4 teaching load in the undergraduate political science major. The department seeks candidates with teaching experience in one or more of the following areas: American government and politics; public law; international relations; and research methods.

Position Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate political science courses
• Reporting to the Department Chair
• Not a supervisory role
• Expected to begin on August 3, 2026

Required Qualifications

• Experienced candidate with a master's degree in the discipline or closely related field

Preferred Qualifications/Skills

• Earned a Ph.D. in Political Science, Government, or a related discipline by August 3, 2026
• Experience teaching large, in-person sections of introductory courses in American government and/or international relations
• Experience teaching upper division courses in American politics, public law, and/or research methods
• Experience supervising student internships and/or field experience

Additional Application Materials Required

• Cover letter
• Current curriculum vitae
• Name, phone number, and email address of three professional references will be requested during the application review stage

The selected candidate will be required to submit final official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials by the date of hire. Applicants may be required to upload additional documents based on their responses to the Foreign Influence Review questions. Initial review of applications will begin in June 2026. Open until filled.

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This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.

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The holder of this position is designated as a "Responsible Employee" pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University's Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator.

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