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Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Political Science or closely related field with at least 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. Must be capable of delivering high-quality instruction to a diverse student body. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Three or more years of teaching experience in a college or university.
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 2021/22. 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.
The Department of Political Science is committed to excellence in graduate and undergraduate education and to the conduct of leading social science research. For further information, please visit the department website, www.cla.umn.edu/polisci.
Established in 1868, the College of Liberal Arts supports the University of Minnesota’s land-grant mission as home to disciplines in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. The College of Liberal Arts is committed to intellectual freedom, the pursuit of new knowledge, and the belief that the liberal arts are the foundation of academic learning. CLA prepares students to be independent and original thinkers, innovators in their chosen fields; to create meaning in their lives and their life’s work; and to become productive citizens and leaders in their communities and the world. The College of Liberal Arts values diverse cultures, experiences, and perspectives as key to innovation and excellent education. www.cla.umn.edu
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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.
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.
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