University of Minnesota
About the Job
The Department of Political Science in the College of Liberal
Arts at the University of Minnesota 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 does not constitute a posting for vacancies. This search
establishes a pool of applicants should openings occur during the 2025/26 academic year. Applicants will be selected from this pool on an
as-needed basis throughout the academic year.
This is a temporary, non-tenured, Academic Professional and Administrative (P&A)
position, paid on a per course basis. These appointments are arranged semester-by-semester and employment is contingent upon the course
meeting its enrollment target.
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, turn in grades, attend required meetings, and turn in student
evaluations. An in-person review of teaching will be conducted during the course.
Qualifications
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 25 faculty in five subfields (American Politics, Comparative Politics,
International Relations, Political Theory, and Applied Methods), approximately 50 Ph.D. students, 500 undergraduate majors, and 100
undergraduate minors. For more information, please visit the department website at cla.umn.edu/polisci.
Pay and
Benefits
Pay Range: $11,000 – $14,000 / course; depending on
education/qualifications/experience.
Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented,
Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.
How To Apply
Applications must be submitted online. To
be considered for this position(s), please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an
online application and attach a cover letter and curriculum vitae.
Additional documents may be requested later. 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 but will be reviewed when such openings occur throughout the academic
year. Applications must be updated or resubmitted for each academic year.
About the Department
To request an accommodation during
the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612)
624-8647.
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: http://diversity.umn.edu
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.
At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well
as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America’s Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019,
2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).
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