"Lecturer in Political Science"

Lecturer in Political Science

University of California San Diego

Position overview
Position title: Lecturer
Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $70,997-$84,752 (full-time salary). The posted UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position [link].

Application Window
Open date: March 24, 2026
Next review date: Thursday, Apr 16, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Wednesday, Mar 24, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description
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.

Application Requirements
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

Job location
La Jolla, CA