Adjunct Faculty – Political Science
Listed on 2026-06-26
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Government
Political Science -
Education / Teaching
Political Science, College Lecturer
The Department of Government, Politics and Law at Rider University seeks an adjunct instructor of Political Science for the Fall 2026 semester beginning September 9th, 2026. This position is to teach POL 361 Courts, Judges and Politics
. This course meets in-person on the Lawrenceville campus on Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:30-6:00pm.
Course
Description:
In-depth examination of the nature of judicial decision‑making and the impact that judicial decisions have on society. Considers the sources of judicial authority, judicial fact‑finding, statutory and constitutional interpretation, individual and collective processes of judicial decision‑making, relations between judges and other government officials, and the political consequences of judicial decisions with particular emphasis on federal courts and judges.
Salary is $4,215.98 for a 3‑credit course. Please note that a full course is considered to have 9 students enrolled in the course. If a section is not full, 8 or fewer enrollees, the salary is prorated based on the number of students enrolled in the course.
- MA, JD, or PhD in Political Science, or a related field.
- Previous experience teaching at the college level or in a professional capacity.
- Satisfactory background and/or DMV checks required.
- Work experience within the legal field (in a government agency or private entity).
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