Lecturer, Department of Political Science, University of Iowa
The Department of Political Science at the University of Iowa seeks applicants for appointment at the rank of Lecturer (full-time, non-tenure track). The position is a 3-year, renewable appointment. The teaching load is three courses per semester and will consist of a mix of online and onsite course offerings. Additional teaching opportunities may be available during Summer and Saturday/Evening sessions. The position is based at the John and Mary Pappajohn Education Center in Des Moines, Iowa: http://www.continuetolearn.uiowa.edu/jmpec/index.html. While the majority of teaching responsibilities will be in Des Moines, the person will also teach one course per year in Iowa City. The person will be an integral part of the Department's efforts to expand our online and Des Moines presences through teaching, administrative and advising activities. The person will also assist in developing an internship program. A PhD in Political Science is required. Prior teaching experience, especially online, is desired. The ability to teach courses in public policy or public administration, in addition to teaching across the subfields, is required. Salary is commensurate with experience. The position will begin in August 2012; the appointment requires that a PhD be received by August 1, 2012.
To apply go to http://jobs.uiowa.edu and reference requisition # 60746.
Applicants should provide a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, a writing sample, teaching evaluations, and three contacts for letters of reference. The review of applicants will begin April 23 and will continue until the position is filled.
The Department of Political Science, the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, and The University of Iowa are strongly committed to gender and ethnic diversity; the strategic plans of the University, College and Department reflect this commitment. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. The University of Iowa is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.