VisitingInstructor

**Department** Political Science & Public Administration, Chair **Compensation** Negotiable **** **General Description/Primary Purpose:** 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. **Supervisor:** This position will report to the Department Chair. **Working Hours:** Varies **Supervision Exercised:** This is not a supervisory role. **Required Licensure:** N/A **Anticipated Start Date:** The position is 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:** Applicants should be prepared to provide the following required documents and information: * 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. **Additional Requirements:** Applicants may be required to upload additional documents b