Lecturer: Latin American Politics & Comparative Politics

Ncobps; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, non-tenure-track Lecturer position in Comparative Politics with a specialization in Latin America, beginning August 16, 2027.

The successful candidate will teach a mixture of introductory-level Comparative Politics courses, upper-division courses on Latin American politics, and additional courses informed by the candidate’s areas of expertise and the department’s curricular needs.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Political Science or international equivalent (ABD considered if the degree will be conferred by July 31, 2027)
• Specialization in Comparative Politics with a regional focus on Latin America
• Evidence of effectiveness in teaching undergraduate students from a variety of backgrounds and experiences; instructor of record preferred but not required
• Commitment to Gonzaga’s mission, including cura personalis and educating leaders for service

Responsibilities

• Teach the equivalent of 24 credits per academic year, including introductory and upper-division courses on Latin America
• Provide service and academic citizenship within the department and university

Skills

Undergraduate teaching

Latin American politics

Curriculum development

Mentorship

Diversity & inclusion

Education

PhD in Political Science or international equivalent

Job description

Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, non-tenure-track Lecturer position in Comparative Politics with a specialization in Latin America, beginning August 16, 2027.

The successful candidate will teach a mixture of introductory-level Comparative Politics courses, upper-division courses on Latin American politics, and additional courses informed by the candidate’s areas of expertise and the department’s curricular needs.