Visiting Instructor Political Science

successful candidate will be expected to teach a combination of introductory and upper-division political science courses. The anticipated Fall 2027 teaching schedule includes two sections of POLS 1010: Politics, Power, and the State , (our Introduction to Political Science course), POLS 3140: Foreign Policy of the United States , and POLS 3210: Politics in the European Union . The Spring 2028 schedule will include POLS 1010: Politics, Power, and the State and POLS 2200: Global Governments, Politics, and Societies . The remaining spring courses will be determined in part by the successful candidate's areas of expertise and departmental needs. Possible upper-division offerings may include POLS 4200: Dictatorships , POLS 3290: Democratization, Violence, and Political Transitions , POLS 3200: Middle East and North Africa , or a special-topics course in the candidate's area of expertise. The standard teaching load is four courses per semester. Job Duties: Required Qualifications: A Ph.D. in Political Science or a closely related field. ABD candidates will be considered. Preferred Qualifications: Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to effective undergraduate teaching and the ability to work with students from a range of backgrounds and academic interests. Background Check? Yes Benefits Summary: WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays. Full/Part Time: Full Time Open Date: 09/03/2026 Close Date: Open Until Filled: Yes Notes to Applicants: If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The salary is competitive will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The position comes with a generous benefits package . This is a one-year visiting appointment for the 2027–2028 academic year. The department has applied for authorization to conduct a search for a permanent faculty position in a future hiring cycle. Approval of that position is not guaranteed and, if approved, it would constitute a separate competitive search. The individual appointed to the visiting position would be eligible to apply for any future permanent position for which they meet the qualifications. To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and names/contact information for references. Review of applications will begin December 15, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Criminal background check required. Questions about the position may be directed to Stephanie Wolfe, Program Director of Political Science at stephaniewolfe@weber.edu . Weber State University is a comprehensive regional university located in Ogden, Utah, at the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains. The Political Science program emphasizes high-quality undergraduate education and provides students with opportunities for applied learning, research, internships, and engagement beyond the classroom. Physical Activity of this position: Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance. Physical Requirements of this position: Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work. Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision: Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading. The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position: None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work). To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/9804267 "">https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/29267 EEO je-442995d5f4194667987074ec6d22a3ce