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The Department of Political Science at the University of Wisconsin, Madison invites applications for a 9-month academic year, potentially renewable lecturer position beginning in Fall 2024. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a 2 course load in Fall and a 3 course load in Spring, including courses on modern political thought and politics and literature in Fall 2024. We are especially interested in candidates who could contribute to the department's curricular offerings in any of the following: Constitutional Law, American Political Thought, the First Amendment.
This is a 9-month academic year appointment with a 2 course teaching load in Fall 2024 and a 3 course teaching load in Spring of 2025.
- 80% Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction for one or more courses, including assessment of student performance
- 10% Develops instructional design and curriculum relevant to a course of instruction
- 10% Serves as an initial point of contact for students as it relates to specific course or series content and expectations
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PhD in Political Science
Successful candidates must meet the following requirements:
-Demonstrated native or near-native fluency in English.
-Demonstrated commitment to or experience teaching undergraduate courses in Political Theory
Full or Part Time: 83.3% - 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Terminal, 9 month appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding
Minimum $60,000 ACADEMIC (9 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Salary will be negotiable at a different range if position becomes renewable after the 9-month initial appointment
Terminal, 9 month appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on
need and/or funding.
Please click on the "Apply Now" button ( to start the application process.
To apply for this position, please submit the following as one document:
1) a letter of application
2) a curriculum vitae
3) a statement on teaching philosophy
4) two sample syllabi
5) Most recent two years of official teaching evaluations
6) Link to a 50-minute teaching demonstration video (Optional)
Three letters of recommendation must also be emailed to Kevin Theall at by the assured consideration date to be considered for this position.
Contact:Faye Lux
608-263-1780
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Lecturer(TL020)
Department(s):A48-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/POLITICAL SCI/POLI SCI
Employment Class:Academic Staff-Terminal
Job Number:296920-AS
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The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
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