Lecturer in Political Sciences
Lecturer in Political Sciences
Organization: Princeton University – Department of Politics
Employment Type: Part-time or Full-time (Occasional/Term Appointments)
Location: Princeton, NJ – On-campus
Start Dates: January 16, 2026, or September 1, 2026
Term: Appointments of one year or less; renewable depending on departmental need
Position Overview
The Politics Department at Princeton University seeks lecturers to teach or co-teach in areas such as:
- American Politics
- Comparative Politics
- Formal Theory / Quantitative Methods
- International Relations
- Political Theory
Appointments are based on curricular need and may involve either part-time or full-time teaching. Lecturers will lead discussion sections, attend lectures, hold office hours, meet with course instructors, and grade exams and papers.
Qualifications
- Required: Advanced degree in political science or a closely related field
- Preferred: Experience teaching at the university level and ability to work collaboratively in a team-based course environment
Responsibilities
- Lead discussion sections and co-teaching as assigned
- Attend lectures and meet regularly with course instructor(s)
- Hold on-campus office hours for student consultations
- Grade assignments, exams, and papers in a timely manner
- Participate in course planning and curriculum delivery as needed
Application Instructions
- Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a statement of teaching interest
- Provide contact information for one reference (reference will not be contacted at the time of application)
- Apply online via Princeton AcadHire
Notes:
- Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted
- Appointments of one year or less are not eligible for H1B visa sponsorship requiring consular processing
- Positions are subject to Princeton University’s background check policy
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