Professorial Lecturer

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Department:

School of Public Affairs

Time Type:
Full time
Job Description:

Applicants should hold a PhD or other terminal degree. Highly qualified applicants with a master’s degree related to political science will be considered at the rank of instructor. The position will require the incumbent to teach three undergraduate or M.A. courses per semester in political science with a primary focus on American Politics and Public Policy. We are especially interested in applicants who can teach GOVT 443/643 (Applied Political Writing), GOVT 210 (Political Power and American Public Policy), and GOVT 620 (Applied Politics and American Public Policy). All faculty are expected to hold office hours and participate in School and University activities and service.

**Benefits**:
AU offers a competitive benefits package including a 200% matching retirement plan, tuition benefits for full-time staff and their families, several leadership development certificates, and has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a fit-friendly worksite.

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