Lecturer - Political Science - (492784 )

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,220; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking part-time, temporary lecturers in Political Science to teach core courses on US and Texas Constitution and Politics. Interested candidates should have a doctoral degree in political science; master’s or J.D. candidates will also be considered. Teaching experience is preferred.

Applicants will teach undergraduate courses and may deliver lectures both in-person and online. Successful candidates must submit a CV, cover letter, references, and transcripts.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in political science preferred; master’s degree or J.D. considered.
• Previous college-level teaching experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach first year core courses in US and Texas Constitution and Politics.
• Teach upper-level undergraduate courses depending on expertise.
• Prepare and deliver course materials effectively.

Skills

Teaching experience

Knowledge of US and Texas Constitution

Expertise in Political Science

Education

Doctoral degree in Political Science

Master’s degree in Political Science or J.D.

Job description

Department: Political Science

Salary: 4,500/course

Description:

The Department of Political Science has openings for part-time, temporary lecturers (adjuncts) to teach first year core courses in US and Texas Constitution and Politics and U.S. Government. Successful applicants may also be asked to teach upper-level undergraduate courses in the areas of political science, depending on student need and applicants’ expertise. Courses are offered in multiple formats, including lecture courses and online instruction. Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply. Appointments will be made on a semester-by-semester basis, based on student need.

Application materials must include CV, Letter of Application/Cover Letter, list of 3 professional references whom we may contact, and unofficial transcripts for most recent degrees. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Qualifications

A doctoral degree in political science is preferred, but applicants with a master’s degree in political science or a J.D. will also be considered. Previous college-level teaching experience is a plus.

Required Attachments

Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Unofficial Transcripts

Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidates. All positions at the University of Houston-System are security-sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are an Equal Opportunity Institution.