Political Science Lecturer

About the Job

The Department of Political Science in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota occasionally needs lecturers to teach courses that cannot be staffed by regular faculty or graduate student instructors. These positions are temporary and part-time.

This does not constitute a posting for vacancies. This search establishes a pool of applicants should openings occur during the 2026/27 academic year. Applicants will be selected from this pool on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year.

This is a temporary, non-tenured, Academic Professional and Administrative (P&A) position, paid on a per course basis. These appointments are arranged semester-by-semester and employment is contingent upon the course meeting its enrollment target.

Lecturers will be expected to teach undergraduate students in assigned course(s), hold office hours to assist and advise students, respond to student and department inquiries, turn in grades, attend required meetings, and turn in student evaluations. An in-person review of teaching will be conducted during the course.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in political science or closely related field.
• Two years of teaching experience in a college or university.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preference will be given to applicants with knowledge of and/or experience in the University of Minnesota teaching methodology.
• Three or more years of teaching experience in a college or university.
• Must be capable of delivering high-quality instruction to a diverse student body.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

About the Department

The Department of Political Science is committed to excellence in graduate and undergraduate education and to the conduct of leading social science research. The department serves 23 faculty in five subfields (American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, Political Theory, and Applied Methods), approximately 50 Ph.D. students, 500 undergraduate majors, and 100 undergraduate minors. For more information, please visit the department website at cla.umn.edu/polisci.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $12,000 - $15,000 / course ; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume or CV.

Additional documents may be requested later. Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

Applications will not be acknowledged but will be reviewed when such openings occur throughout the academic year. Applications must be updated or resubmitted for each academic year.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please email employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

This position will remain open until filled.