2026-27 Political Science Lecturer Pool

UC Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 81,000; Part time

Job summary

UC Irvine’s Department of Political Science invites applications for temporary part-time lecturer positions to teach in American Politics, Political Theory, International Relations, Comparative Politics, and Law, contingent on departmental need. These appointments replace faculty on leave during the academic year.

Qualifications include a Ph.D. in Political Science or JD or a related field; minimum two years of teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Political Science, Juris Doctor (J.D.), or a degree in a highly relevant field.
• Minimum two years of teaching experience.

Skills

Teaching experience

Strong teaching credentials

Education

Ph.D. in Political Science

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Degree in highly relevant field

Job description

Service Period Dates For 2026-2027 Academic Year

Winter Quarter: 1/4/27 - 3/19/27

Position Overview

Salary range: Annual base salary starting at $73,817, depending on the number of courses.

Application Window

Open date: October 5, 2026

Next review date: Thursday, Nov 5, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Tuesday, Oct 5, 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 is seeking applicants for temporary part-time lecturer positions to teach in different subfields of American Politics, Political Theory, International Relations, Comparative Politics, and Law contingent on departmental need. These positions will replace faculty on leave during the academic year.

Requirements: We are seeking candidates with strong teaching credentials who might contribute to our undergraduate program. Candidates should have a Ph.D.

These part-time positions are based on an annual salary range beginning at $73,817 and the number of courses could vary.

Service Period Dates For 2026-2027 Academic Year

Winter Quarter: 1/4/27 - 3/19/27

Spring Quarter: 3/24/27 - 6/11/27

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If selected, first-time Political Science Department Lecturer appointees will receive a one-year appointment.

Appointments vary based on need and availability.

Basic qualifications

Ph.D. in Political Science, Juris Doctor (J.D.), or a degree in a highly relevant field.

Application Requirements

Minimum two years of teaching experience.

Document Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Reflective Teaching and Mentoring Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement. (Optional)

Reference Requirements

• 3 letters of reference required

About UC Irvine

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
• APM - 035: Affine Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment .

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Job location

Irvine, CA