Part-Time, Teaching-Track Faculty Positions in Political Science and International Relations

Overview

The Department of Political Science and International Relations in the Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, California invites applications for part‑time, teaching‑track faculty positions for the fall 2026 and spring 2027 semesters.

The position is open to the ranks of Instructor, Lecturer, Adjunct Assistant Professor (Teaching), Adjunct Associate Professor (Teaching), Adjunct Professor (Teaching), Assistant Professor of the Practice, Assistant Professor (Teaching), Associate Professor (Teaching), and Professor (Teaching). Successful candidates would teach up to two undergraduate courses during the academic year.

Applicants should have completed a PhD in a relevant field and show evidence of teaching excellence in the fields of Political Science and International Relations. We will strongly prioritize applicants who have successful experience teaching undergraduate classes in these fields and who have subject‑matter expertise in one or more of the highlighted subject areas:

• Intelligence and Cyber Ops
• Public Law, Law and American Politics
• Environmental Law, Policy, and Politics
• Regional expertise on China, South Asia, and East Asia

• Cover Letter (including thorough description of relevant expertise and experience)
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Evaluations and sample syllabi, if available
• The names of three individuals who will be contacted by USC for a letter of reference (referees should speak to teaching abilities)

In order to be considered for this position, all candidates must apply via the “Apply” link at the top or bottom of this page. Review of applications will begin immediately and proceed on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.

Morris Levy, Associate Professor and Chair
Department of Political Science and International Relations
Dr. Medicine Crow (DMC) 352
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
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The per course rate for this position is $11,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

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Posted Date 06/10/2026