Part-time lecturer in Political Science Fall 2025

The department of Political Science at UC Riverside seeks qualified applicants to teach the following course during the fall quarter of 2025:

POSC 010 American Politics: An introduction to the principles and practices of government. Focusing on the policy process and selected political issues in the United States.

Fall quarter will begin September 22, 2025

Approximate salary will be $7,886 per course dependent on experience and final budget approval

Successful candidates must possess an M.A. degree in a related field, with one year of teaching experience at the college level and a commitment to teaching excellence. A Ph.D. is a preferred qualification, but candidates that have attained ABD status will also be considered. Priority will be given to candidates with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and relevant teaching experience. Candidates should have teaching experience on topics related to the field of American Politics. Course offerings are subject to availability of funding.

Duties: Develop course material and lectures, conduct in-person lectures, supervise TA team, assign grades, regular office hours, all course management.

Complete applications must include: an updated CV, cover letter of interest, recent teaching evidence or evaluations. Review of applications will begin August 29 and will continue until the position has been filled. Applications received by August 29 will receive full consideration.

Please contact Search Chair Nicholas Weller nweller@ucr.edu for further information.

Department: https://politicalscience.ucr.edu/

Candidates should have minimum qualifications of an M.A. degree in a related field, with one year of teaching experience at the college level

A PhD is preferred but applicants who are ABD will be considered.

The University of California, Riverside is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. UCR is a member institution of the American Association of Universities (AAU) as well as the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU). A commitment to the UCR mission (https://apro.ucr.edu/mission-statement) is a preferred qualification.

Applicants will not be asked for any references

The University of California, Riverside is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. UCR is a member institution of the American Association of Universities (AAU) as well as the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU). A commitment to the UCR mission (https://apro.ucr.edu/mission-statement) is a preferred qualification.

We seek to hire scholars who will both advance our research directions and effectively educate our undergraduate and graduate students, while also engaging with University and Professional service activities. Research and teaching statements that are included with application materials are opportunities for candidates to share knowledge, experience, and goals that support the mission of UCR. For more information on UC's criteria for successful faculty, refer to the Academic Personnel Manual (APM) 210 - Criteria for Appointment, Promotion, and Appraisal (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-210.pdf).

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, State, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

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