Adjunct Instructor of Political Science – Spring 2022

The course is an introductory course that is expected to cover key topics in comparative politics, including but not limited to the following: types of government, ranging from democratic to totalitarian; the parliamentary alternative to presidential democracy; political modernization and revolution; the growth and consolidation of democratic regimes, the persistence of non-democratic and hybrid regimes; economic growth; ethnicity; and political violence.

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 introductory comparative politics course 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.

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