Lecturer - Public Administration and Policy

The Department of Political Science at the University of Rhode Island anticipates an opening for a lecturer position. This is a full-time academic year appointment at the rank of lecturer with anticipated renewal to commence in the Fall of 2022. Lecturers may be eligible for the promotional process to Senior Lecturer or Teaching Professor dependent on time in rank.

We are seeking to attract a diverse pool of job applicants for this position. A key pillar of URI’s mission is to “inspire an enlightened community that is characterized by vibrant cultural diversity; that embraces difference; that is built upon a learning environment that fosters respect, understanding, and social justice; and that rejects prejudice and intolerance.” Our department seeks candidates whose principles align with that mission.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Applicants will be expected to teach graduate-level political science courses in the areas of Public Policy and Public Administration that serve as requirements for an online Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree with online graduate certificates in Policy Analysis and Public Management. Applicants will also teach face-to-face undergraduate political science courses on Public Administration, Public Policy, introductory courses in American politics, and other areas of expertise.

Applicants will be expected to serve as Assistant Director of the MPA program, support the governance of an MPA program that is preparing to begin the process of NASPAA-accreditation, work with diverse populations, and advise students. 

Visit the URI jobs website at https://jobs.uri.edu to apply and view complete details for posting (F00230).  Please attach only the following required 5 (PDF) documents to your online Faculty Employment Application: (#1) Letter of application that describes your interest in this position, (#2) Curriculum Vitae which includes a list of all completed graduate-level courses, and, if available, course syllabi and teaching evaluations for any courses you have taught (note: please scan and attach all of this information as a single CV document), (#3) A brief teaching statement, (#4) “Other Document” – A statement on diversity, equity, and inclusion reflecting on URI’s mission to “inspire an enlightened community that is characterized by vibrant cultural diversity; that embraces difference; that is built upon a learning environment that fosters respect, understanding, and social justice; and that rejects prejudice and intolerance.”, and
(#5) “Other” – the names/contact information for three professional references (one complete pdf doc).

APPLICATIONS WILL CLOSE APRIL 5, 2021

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE ONLY.

The University of Rhode Island is an AA/EEOD employer. 
Women, persons of color, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other protected groups are encouraged to apply.