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| Job Title: | Political Science Lecturer (2023/24) |
| Work Type: | Work Days: Work Vary: Yes , Shift: Other, Hours Per Week: 20, Work Type: Regular |
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| Salary Offered: | Unspecified |
| Benefits: | Unspecified. |
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| Physical Required: | Unspecified |
| Drug Testing Required: | Unspecified |
| Education Required: | Bachelor's Degree |
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| Experience Required: | Unspecified |
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Job ID355994
LocationTwin Cities
Job FamilyEducation-General
Full/Part TimePart-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
Job Code9753I
Employee ClassAcad Prof and Admin
About the Job
The Department of Political Science in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities occasionally needs lecturers to teach courses that cannot be staffed by regular faculty or graduate student instructors. These positions are temporary and part-time. This search will establish a "pool" of instructors for academic year 2023/24. Applicants will be selected from this pool on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year.
Lecturers will be expected to teach undergraduate students in assigned course(s), hold office hours to assist and advise students, respond to student and department inquiries, and submit grades and student evaluations.
Qualifications
Minimum Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in political science or closely related field.
Two years of teaching experience in a college or university.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to applicants with knowledge of and/or experience in the University of Minnesota teaching methodology.
Three or more years of teaching experience in a college or university.
Must be capable of delivering high-quality instruction to a diverse student body.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
About the Department
The Department of Political Science is committed to excellence in graduate and undergraduate education and to the conduct of leading social science research. The department serves 27 faculty in five subfields (American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, Political Theory, and Methods), approximately 50 Ph.D. students, 500 undergraduate majors, 100 undergraduate minors, and 12 staff members including peer advisors, main office student workers, regional advisors, college accountants, and technology consultants. For more information, please visit the department website at .
About the College of Liberal Arts
Home to the arts, social sciences and humanities disciplines and programs, the College of Liberal Arts is the largest college in the University of Minnesota and comprises 31 academic departments, and over 20 interdisciplinary research centers and administrative/support units. CLA has over 1,300 faculty and staff spanning research, teaching, advising, outreach, and administrative functions. CLA units reside in over twenty buildings on the East Bank and West Bank of the Twin Cities campus. CLA enrolls nearly 13,000 undergraduate students, over 40% of the undergraduate enrollment on the Twin Cities campus, 1,400 graduate students, and has an annual all-funds budget of $290 million.
CLA is a destination for curious, compassionate individuals who are committed to making our increasingly interdependent and diverse global community work for everyone. That . CLA is committed to increasing enrollment of underrepresented and under-resourced students, diversifying our faculty across all disciplines, recruiting, and retaining a diverse staff, and promoting the expression and exploration of diverse perspectives and viewpoints-so that we all gain the background knowledge and analytical skills we need to understand and respect differences.
How To Apply
Applications much be submitted online. To be considered for this position(s), okease click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application and attached a cover letter and curriculum vitae.
Additional documents may be requested at the later date. Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.
Applications will not be acknowledged upon receipt, but will be reviewed when such openings occur throughout the academic year. Applications must be updated or resubmitted for each academic year.
To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647).
Diversity
The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.
The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: .
Employment Requirements
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.
About the U of M
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.
The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.
The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.
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