Ph.D. Lecturer - Department of Political Science

Position overview

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $68,

Review timeline: Review will begin May 26, 2025

Open date: May 29, 2025

Most recent review date: Friday, Jun 13, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Monday, Apr 27, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

The Department of Political Science offers new Ph.D.'s from the UCD Department of Political Science the opportunity to apply for one-year, non-renewable appointments as Recent Ph.D. Lecturers. This program is housed entirely within the Department of Political Science, and Recent Ph.D. Lecturers will teach Political Science courses only. The number of positions and the percentage of time offered will depend upon funding and the number of courses available.

The primary purpose of these appointments is to help recent Ph.D.'s with demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching to become more competitive in the increasingly challenging and difficult job market. By gaining additional teaching experience and providing time to work on their scholarship while applying for and before beginning tenure-track jobs, these positions will provide important opportunities for professional development as recent Ph.D.'s transition from graduate school to permanent positions.

Eligibility depends on one's dissertation being filed and accepted by Graduate Studies by September 8, 2025. To apply, please upload the following materials by no later than June 12, 2025:

• A letter of application describing your qualifications, teaching interests, and names of two professors in the department who are willing to serve as references.
• A statement of your teaching philosophy.
• Teaching evaluations, syllabi and other materials from courses for which you have taught or TA'ed.
• A current CV.

A reasonable estimate for this position is $68,.

Basic qualifications

To be eligible for appointment, dissertations must be filed with Graduate Studies by September 8, 2025. New Ph.D.s from the Department of Political Science, UC Davis.

Additional qualifications

Must have demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching Political Science courses.

Document requirements

• Cover Letter – A letter of application describing your qualifications, teaching interests.
• Statement of Teaching – A statement of your teaching philosophy.
• Teaching Materials 1 – Teaching evaluations, syllabi, and other materials from courses for which you have taught or TA'ed.
• Teaching Materials 2 – Teaching evaluations, syllabi, and other materials from courses for which you have taught or TA'ed (Optional).
• Teaching Materials 3 – Teaching evaluations, syllabi, and other materials from courses for which you have taught or TA'ed (Optional).
• Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
• Additional Information – Any additional information you would like to include with your application (Optional).
• Authorization to Release Information Form – This form is required for all applicants applying to academic recruitments. Please see the Employment Disclosure Requirements webpage for more information. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form.

Reference requirements

• 2 required (contact information only)

The names of professors in the Department of Political Science, who are willing to be contacted to discuss your qualifications for this position.

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