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Lecturer in Political Theory

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Position overview

Position title: Lecturer in Political Theory

Position description

The Department of Political Science at UCLA seeks applications for, part-time lecturer positions during the 2022-2023 academic year.

We are looking for experienced candidates to fill up to 3 positions teaching classes in Normative Political Theory.

Responsibilities will include lecturing, conducting regularly scheduled office hours, and the writing and grading of exams. Ability to work cooperatively with other faculty and Department staff is essential.

Qualified candidates (a) must have a Ph.D. in political science, or a Ph.D. Certificate of Completion by June 10, 2022, and (b) must be actively engaged in political science research reflecting current disciplinary standards.

Candidates should provide (1) a CV, (2) a 1 page teaching statement, (3) teaching evaluations, (4) sample course syllabi, (5) statement on contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion and (5) a list of courses they can teach with an emphasis on those relevant to this ad (see courses in the 100-184 range in our course catalog: Browse Political Science (ucla.edu). Relevant syllabi or course summaries are a plus.

Preference will be given to applicants who apply by April 1, 2022. However, the search will remain open until any positions are filled.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy at: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/Nondiscri.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Qualified candidates (a) must have a Ph.D. in political science, or a Ph.D. Certificate of Completion by June 10, 2022, and (b) must be actively engaged in political science research reflecting current disciplinary standards.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Cover Letter (Optional)

  • Statement of Research (Optional)

  • Statement of Teaching (Optional)

  • Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate’s past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion. To learn more about how UCLA thinks about contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, please review our Sample Guidance for Candidates and related EDI Statement FAQ document.

  • Misc / Additional (Optional)

  • Sample Course Syllabi (Optional)

  • Teaching Evaluations (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 3-5 required (contact information only)

Applicants will be asked to name references to complete their application, but the references will not be asked to provide letters unless the analyst requests them

Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF07292

Help contact: callison@polisci.ucla.edu

About UCLA

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy.

Job location

Los Angeles, CA