About the position
The Department of Political Science at the University of California, San Diego, is generating an applicant pool of Lecturer Academic Year (Unit 18-Non-Senate Faculty) instructors to teach courses on a temporary basis should an opening arise. Applicants will be selected from this pool for teaching throughout the 2026-2027 academic year. The number of positions varies by academic term, depending on the needs of the Department. Candidates must identify the specific course or courses they are applying to teach and quarters they are available in the cover letter. (Please visit our department website for a complete listing of the courses we offer.: https://polisci.ucsd.edu/undergrad/political-science-courses .) Positions typically start at the beginning of an academic quarter, and appointments may be renewable based on need, funding, performance, and the Department's mandate to maintain intellectual diversity. In addition to the core responsibility of teaching, general duties include (but are not limited to) holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials (e.g., syllabus), and maintaining a course website. Those teaching large courses are expected to manage and mentor graduate student Teaching Assistants.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application) Qualified candidates must hold a PhD in Political Science or closely related field or a related professional degree (including, but not limited to JD). Preferred qualifications Candidates with prior research or practical experience relevant to the course(s) to which they are applying to teach and/or prior college level teaching experience are preferred, experience can be as a teaching assistant.
How to apply
Document requirements Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter - You must identify the specific course or courses you are applying to teach in the cover letter. (Please visit our department website for a complete listing of the courses we offer in the job description). Sample Syllabi - You may propose to teach a course which aligns with your area of expertise by uploading a sample syllabi (if you do not see it listed in department's listing of courses). Teaching Evaluations (Optional) Misc / Additional (Optional) Misc / Additional (Optional) Misc / Additional (Optional) Reference requirements 2 letters of reference required Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04458 Help contact: ap-poli@ucsd.edu
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