Part-time Lecturer Political Science (Pool Ad)

University of Louisville; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Louisville invites applications for multiple instructor positions in the Department of Political Science for the semester beginning in August 2026. These are part-time, temporary roles requiring qualified candidates to utilize Blackboard and engage with students actively.

Minimum qualifications include a Master's degree or relevant experience, with preference for a Ph.D. Candidates should apply online and submit a current vita, official transcripts, and references.

Qualifications

• M.A. or appropriate experience required, Ph.D. and previous teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilize Blackboard to submit course syllabus and order textbooks.
• Provide developmentally meaningful feedback to students.
• Present engaging learning experiences and respond to students in a timely manner.

Education

M.A. or appropriate experience

Ph.D. (preferred)

Job description

Location: Belknap Campus

Time Type: Part time

Worker Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)

Job Req ID: R108373

The Department of Political Science invites applications for multiple in-person and/or online instructor positions to begin August 2026. All positions are for one semester in the first instance, with the possibility of renewal as department needs require. Instructors are expected to utilize Blackboard to submit course syllabus, order textbooks or other reading materials, provide developmentally meaningful feedback, present engaging learning experiences, respond to students in a timely manner, communicate regularly with designated academic program director, submit final grades within university deadlines, and comply with other requests as a part-time lecturer such as completing an attestation disclosure form, along with completing annual evaluations.

• 200 - Political Marketing
• 201 - American Government and Politics
• 204 - Introduction to International Relations
• 319 - Media and Politics
• 322 - American Political Parties and Elections
• 328 - Information Technology and Politics
• 343 - Campaign Management

Qualifications

M.A. or appropriate experience required, Ph.D and previous teaching experience preferred.

Applicants must apply on-line and attach a current vita, transcripts (official transcripts required prior to employment), and names and contact information of at least three references who can speak to teaching qualifications.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

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