Full-time Lecturer, Department of Political Science

University of Miami • Coral Gables, FL

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Political Science in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Miami invites applications for a full-time Lecturer position with teaching specialization in public administration. The successful candidate will teach courses in our in-person and online Master’s in Public Administration programs as well as, potentially, undergraduate courses in public administration and policy. Course topics could include but are not limited to: public sector economics, applied policy analysis, program evaluation, and courses on modern challenges in policy and public administration (i.e., AI in Government, Energy Policy, Technology Politics and Society). The expected teaching assignment is 4-4.

Requirements

• PhD or anticipate PhD completion by August 15, 2026.
• Cover letter.
• CV.
• A one-page teaching statement with a list of possible courses the applicant could teach.
• A sample syllabus.
• Student evaluations (if available).
• PhD transcript (unofficial is acceptable for initial application).
• Two reference letters sent directly to the search chair at [email protected].

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Master’s in Public Administration programs (in-person and online).
• Potentially teach undergraduate courses in public administration and policy.
• Teach course topics such as public sector economics, applied policy analysis, program evaluation, and modern challenges in policy and public administration (e.g., AI in Government, Energy Policy, Technology Politics and Society).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree