Lecturer of Political Science

Position description

The Department of Criminal Justice & Social Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville invites applications for a Lecturer in Political Science who specializes in American politics. Candidates must be able to teach Introduction to American Government and Constitutional Law as well as some of our other offered courses such as Introduction to Public Policy, American Political Parties and Interest Groups, State and Local Government, Civil Liberties, and Women, Gender, and Politics. 

This is a full-time benefit eligible position with an anticipated start date of August 2024. Salary range of $38,000 – $41,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities:

• Teach multiple existing political science courses. The typical teaching load is 5 courses per semester (5/5).
• Ability to engage modern pedagogy to teach undergraduate students through a classroom settings.
• Ability to effectively interact and collaborate with colleagues to complete department tasks (attend meetings, reply to emails, patriciate in department events, etc.) and goals.
• Develop new courses in your particular area of interest.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Master’s degree or higher in Political Science or a related field from an accredited university.
• Strong commitment to undergraduate education in a liberal arts environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact with industry, enthusiasm for professional engagement with students in and out of the classroom.
• Ability to work with colleagues in a collegial environment.

Application instructions

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