Professorial Lecturer - Department of Government
About The Position
The Department of Government in the School of Public Affairs at American University invites applications for one term faculty appointment for the 2026-2027 academic year. The appointment is at the rank of Professional Lecturer and will commence on August 31, 2026, through May 31, 2027. Applicants should hold a PhD or other terminal degree. Highly qualified applicants with a master’s degree related to political science will be considered at the rank of Instructor. The position will require the incumbent to teach three undergraduate or M.A. courses per semester in political science with a substantive focus on American Politics (AP). We are especially interested in applicants who can teach Politics in the U.S. (GOVT 110), Introduction to Political Research (GOVT 310), The Presidency (GOVT 320), and Congress & Legislative Behavior (GOVT 321). All faculty are expected to hold office hours and participate in School and University activities and service. Salary and benefits are competitive, with an expected salary range of $70,000-$74,000. Review of applications will begin January 5, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled, subject to on-going budgetary approval. Please submit applications via Workday and include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, contact information for three professional recommendations, recent teaching evaluations (when possible), and copies of recent published papers or working papers. Please contact Joanne Wiesman, Department of Government Staff Assistant at [email protected] if you have questions.
Requirements
- Applicants should hold a PhD or other terminal degree.
- Highly qualified applicants with a master’s degree related to political science will be considered at the rank of Instructor.
Responsibilities
- Teach three undergraduate or M.A. courses per semester in political science with a substantive focus on American Politics (AP)
- Hold office hours
- Participate in School and University activities and service
Benefits
- AU offers a competitive benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
