Pro Tem Instructor; Political Science - Pool

Department: CAS Political Science
Rank: Instructor
Annual Basis: 9 Month

Review of Applications Begins

Applications will be reviewed as needs arise

In addition to the online application, please provide:

• A current CV
• Names and contact information for at least three professional references.

The Department of Political Science offers a broad range of courses organized in six traditional subfields of political science, each with their own designated faculty: comparative politics, formal theory and methodology, international relations, public policy, political theory, and U.S. politics.

Our faculty employ diverse theoretical and methodological approaches but share the pursuit of meaningful answers to big questions with real‑world implications. As a Political Science major or minor, students gain an in-depth understanding of how power, politics, and people converge.

The Department of Political Science at the University of Oregon seeks qualified applicants for its open instructor pool. The pool is for part‑time, limited‑duration teaching appointments not to exceed one year, but with the possibility of renewal for up to a total of three years.

Instructional assignments will be primarily for large introductory courses and may also include online and upper‑division courses.

• Master’s in Political Science or related field.

• Demonstrated ability or potential for quality teaching.
• Commitment to working effectively with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

• PhD in Political Science or related field.
• Teaching and supervisory experience.

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