Instructor Pool- Political Science AND PUBLIC Administration

Job Duties

Each department maintains an ongoing search to serve as a pool of potential instructors. If hired from this pool, the instructor will be under the general supervision of the relevant department chair. The instructor is responsible for teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses, including preparing for and holding classes (face‑to‑face, hybrid, and/or online). Instruction involves maintaining currency in the content area related to the teaching assignment, evaluating students’ work, assessing student outcomes, providing regular and substantive feedback, maintaining appropriate records, and holding office hours.

The workload may also involve advising students and/or providing other service to the department. Other duties may be assigned by the chair or dean.

• Facilitate classroom, online, and/or laboratory instruction for one or more courses, including assessment of student performance.
• Develop instructional design and curriculum relevant to a course of instruction.
• Serve as an initial point of contact for students as it relates to specific course or series content and expectations.

• Master’s degree in a field appropriate to the needs of the department, or significant progress toward a doctorate degree. In rare circumstances, post‑baccalaureate certification or licensure, or a baccalaureate plus experience, can be established as appropriate qualifications for the teaching position. Depending on the program, specific certification/licensure or clinical experience may be required.

• Paid vacation for 12‑month positions.
• Excellent flexible health insurance with low co‑pays and good coverage.
• Paid holidays and paid sick days.
• After 5 years of employment, you become vested in the retirement system which ensures income post‑career.
• Benefits are highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation; they are pro‑rated based on appointment percentage.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.