Lecturer-AT, Political Science

The Department of Political Science at Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA invites applications for a one-year, fixed term, non-tenure track faculty position in comparative politics and international relations for the 2024-2025 academic year.

The teaching load is the equivalent of 24 credits per academic year (three unique course preparations / semester). The successful candidate will teach a combination of introductory courses to comparative politics, international relations, an upper division course on democracy and authoritarianism, as well as one or more other upper division courses related to their research specialization.

Upper division courses may be in the fields of either comparative politics or international relations and we are especially interested in candidates who can teach international law, security studies, or Asia / Pacific region politics.

The ability to teach an upper division course in political theory is a plus factor. We seek applicants whose teaching methods and materials intentionally foster the full participation and engagement of our students, with particular attention to students from diverse and marginalized backgrounds.

Essential Functions

• Teach an equivalent of 24 credits per academic year (three unique course preparations / semester), including separate introductory courses in both comparative politics and international relations, courses required for the POLS major and minor, and upper division courses in the candidate's areas of expertise.
• Support the department, university, and discipline through service and other forms of academic citizenship.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Political Science, International Relations, or international equivalent (ABD will be considered if the degree will be conferred by July 15, 2024).
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness, including the ability to effectively respond to the academic needs of learners from diverse backgrounds.
• Evidence of effective use of classroom strategies and pedagogies to advance equity and inclusion.

Hiring Salary

$70,179 - $74,858; commensurate with education and experience