Adjunct Instructor of Political Science (POSC 2601 International) – Spring 2022

The Political Science Department invites applications for a part-time adjunct instructor to teach one or two sections of the introductory POSC 2601: International Politics course for the Spring 2022 semester. The courses will both be held twice-a-week on Mondays and Wednesdays, with the first section at 2:00pm and a second section held immediately afterward at 3:30pm. Both sections are held for 75 minutes each and are in-person. Classes for the Spring 2022 semester begin on January 18th, 2022. Applicants can indicate in their cover letter whether they are applying to teach the first, second, or both sections of the course.

The course is an introductory course that may address any of the following topics in international politics/international relations: patterns of interaction among nations and subnational and supranational entities; international cooperation and conflict; elements of power and war; morality and human rights issues; economic, environmental, and resource issues in world politics.

Marquette University is a Jesuit, Catholic university with a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs. We seek candidates who can contribute to its mission, a statement of which can be found at https://www.marquette.edu/about/mission.php.

Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching one or two introductory international politics courses as described above. The successful candidate will have full responsibility for the course(s) s/he is teaching, including course and syllabus preparation and grading. Must maintain a minimum of (4) office hours per week, either in-person or virtually over Microsoft Teams.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Masters Degree preferred or substantial progress toward the terminal degree.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Master’s degree or doctoral degree in political science, international relations, or other relevant field. Some teaching experience and/or relevant work in public policy and government is a plus.

Department Political Science Posting Date 10/19/2021 Closing Date 01/11/2022 Special Instructions to Applicants

All applications for this position must be received through Marquette University’s electronic recruiting system. Please attach a cover letter, CV, unofficial transcripts, and the names and contact information for two persons who can provide references. As appropriate, candidates may provide evidence of teaching effectiveness (listed as the optional “Other Document 1” in the system).

If the candidate is interviewed, two recommendation letters will be required. Please indicate on your cover letter whether you are applying for one or both of the two available sections of POSC 2601.

EOE Statement

It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.

Required Documents

Required Documents

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Curriculum Vitae

Unofficial Transcripts

References

Optional Documents

Other Document 1