Lecturer in American Politics- Department of Political Science
University of Illinois

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Lecturer- American Politics

Department of Political Science

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The Department of Political Science at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a full-time Lecturer in American Politics for AY 24-25. We welcome applications from those able to teach courses in a variety of courses in American Political Institutions or American Political Behavior.

Successful candidates will be expected to teach six courses during the year (three per semester). Two of these six courses will be Introduction to U.S. Government & Politics. The remaining courses will be determined based upon candidate expertise but will preferably include some combination of the following courses: The U.S. Congress; The U.S. Presidency; Interest Groups; Bureaucracy; American Parties; African American Politics; Asian American Politics.

Ph.D. in Political Science or related field required for the title of Lecturer. Target start date is August 16, 2024. Salary is $60,000.

The Illinois College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is a world leader in research, teaching, and public engagement. Faculty in the College create knowledge, address critical societal needs through the transfer and application of knowledge, and prepare students for lives of impact in the state, nation, and globally. To meet these objectives, the College embraces and values diversity and difference through hiring faculty candidates who can contribute through their research, teaching, and/or service to the diversity and excellence of the Illinois community.

To apply, create your candidate profile through https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload your application materials by 6:00pm (CST) on May 16, 2024 - Extended Deadline: letter of application, CV, statement of teaching and research interests, and a statement detailing how their teaching, service and/or scholarship has contributed to the success of all students, including those from racial, ethnic, and gender backgrounds that are underrepresented in their academic field. Applicants who have not yet had the opportunity for such experience should note how their work will further Illinois' and the College of LAS' commitment to Inclusive Excellence and the success of all students. We ask that all documents be uploaded in a single .pdf file as an upload in the "Resume/CV" section.

Only applications submitted through the University of Illinois Job Board will be considered. Questions about the position may be directed to the faculty search coordinator at pol@illinois.edu . Questions about the application procedures may be directed to lascollegehiring@illinois.edu.

The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.

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Requisition ID: 1023534
Job Category: Faculty
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu