Lecturer 100% – 3 Full-time Positions – Political Science Department

Position description

Title: Lecturer 100% – 3 Full-time Positions – Political Science Department

Executive Area: Academic Affairs

College/School/MBU: Social & Behavioral Sciences

Department: Political Science

Work Location: Amherst

Schedule: Full Time

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Job Summary

The Department of Political Science at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for three non-tenure-track lecturer positions, slated to begin September 1, 2026.

Essential Functions

Each position carries a 3-3 teaching load with the expectation to contribute service to the undergraduate program, including willingness to serve on ad hoc committees and in other capacities as needed. Each lecturer is expected to teach courses from the following list:

One or more sections of Junior Year Writing (POLISCI 377: Interpretation and Analysis)
One or more introductory courses in political science subfields: American Politics, International Relations, Comparative Politics, or Political Theory.
One or more upper-level courses in areas of expertise, including but not limited to Comparative Politics courses with any regional specialization, Environmental Politics, Gender and Politics, Global Political Economy, Globalization and Governance, Intro to Constitutional Law, Media and Politics, Nationalism/Ethnic/Identity Politics, Public Policy, Race and International Relations, Research Methods, Social Movements, and State and Local Government.

The exact mix of teaching will change from year to year.

These are two-year appointments, with the expectation of reappointment contingent upon programmatic needs, funding, and the candidate’s performance. We seek dynamic educators who can contribute to our diverse curriculum and strengthen our undergraduate teaching mission.

Qualifications

Ph.D. in Political Science or closely related field.

Evidence of excellence in undergraduate teaching.

Expertise in a primary field of political science and the ability to potentially teach courses in another field of political science.

Experience with or demonstrated commitment to teaching writing

Preferred Qualifications

Versatility to teach both large introductory courses and smaller upper-level seminars.

Interest in innovative and inclusive pedagogical approaches.

Experience mentoring undergraduate research.

Application instructions

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