Lecturer,Asst - SPPAIS

UW Candidate Experience • Laramie, WY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Wyoming’s School of Politics, Public Affairs, and International Studies (SPPAIS) invites applications for a full-time, benefited one-year non-tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Lecturer in the area of Public Law. Minimum qualifications include a Masters degree to teach in the of the following areas: Constitutional Law (Civil Liberties, Institutional Powers, etc), Introduction to American and Wyoming Government, and other classes related to Public Law as needed by the department. In addition, the candidate will also engage in service-related duties such as helping to revamp the online Intro to American & Wyoming Government courses (including creating videos and developing curriculum), assisting with the recruitment of students and participating in public events, presentation of research (if applicable), and other service-related duties as needed by the department.

Requirements

• Masters Degree in Political Science or a closely-related field
• Prior teaching experience at the college level

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with online course development
• PhD (or ABD near completion of the PhD) in Political Science or a closely-related field or a Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Responsibilities

• Teach a 3/3 course load for the academic year
• Teach effectively at both graduate and undergraduate levels
• Engage in service activities related to the department which could include (but are not limited to) assisting with revising the online Introduction to American & Wyoming Government classes, curricular development, recruitment of students, participating in public events related to the 250th anniversary of the United States, and other service-related duties as needed by the department.

Benefits

• Generous Retirement Contributions: The State contributes 14.94% of your gross salary, and you contribute 3.68%, totaling 18.62% toward your retirement plan.
• Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage: Enjoy access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions, that include 4 deductible options to suit your needs.
• Paid Time Off: Benefit from ample vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure.
• Tuition Waiver: Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers, supporting continuous education and professional growth.
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs: Stay healthy with wellness initiatives, counseling services, and mental health resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees