Visiting Lecturer - Political Science

Visiting Lecturer - Political Science

Position Category: Faculty
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: .75 (Full-time)
Location: Thousand Oaks

University Background:
The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the university has an enrollment of about 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students who come from across the nation and around the world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working in diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusive learning and work environment that values individual differences and respects each person’s dignity.

Basic Function:
The Department of Political Science is committed to a strong liberal arts tradition that links scholarship, teaching, and applied knowledge to the academic study of political science. The mission of the Department is to provide a personalized education of distinction that fosters students' intellectual and critical powers, and develop their capacities to understand various aspects of political life. Students are required to produce original, high quality senior capstone projects and engage in experiential learning, which may include internships, study abroad, travel courses, and other activities. The courses in Political Science challenge students to examine U.S. political institutions, public policy, global politics, and political theory/law. Embedded within many of the courses are the themes of diversity, global citizenship, and civic engagement. The goal is to prepare Political Science graduates to be civically engaged members of global society, and to enter a number of educational and career tracks, including but not limited to public service, law, public policy, research, diplomacy, non-profits, and teaching.

The candidate must demonstrate teaching expertise (or potential) and research interest in U.S. political institutions and/or public law. The ability to teach methods courses that incorporate both quantitative and qualitative approaches to the study of political science is preferred. A full-teaching load is usually 3-4 courses per academic semester and 6-8 per academic year. Primary teaching responsibilities may include the following undergraduate courses: Introduction to American Government or Public Policy, Constitutional Law, Congress, Judicial Politics, Presidency, Public Law, Capstone, and/or Research Methods. Special attention will be given to a candidate interested in serving as Pre-Law Advisor, and one who can incorporate identity/intersectionality themes and/or theoretical approaches into their teaching to support the Department's focus on diversity, civic engagement, and global citizenship. There may also be an opportunity to develop new courses based on the successful candidate's expertise/interest. It is essential that interested candidates possess the ability or potential to teach and mentor undergraduate students, particularly those from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds.

Representative Duties:
• Provide academic instruction to students through lecture courses. Create assignments and activities in one-on-one, classroom, and distance mediated instructional settings for development of cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher order thinking skills among students. E
• Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions, and examinations; provide feedback in a timely manner to student inquiries in class, online, or during established consultation office hours. E
• Maintain current, accurate records of course enrollment, attendance, student academic progress, course curriculum; prepare and submit grades, data, and reports related to course and student progress in a timely manner. E
• Provide a course syllabus to students in each class within the first week of the class, as outlined in the faculty handbook. E
• Adhere to the responsibilities related to teaching, advising, service, and scholarly, professional and creative activities, as outlined in the faculty handbook. E
• Attend and participate on committees and in department, division, campus, and University meetings. E
• Performs related duties as assigned.

E=Essential Duties

Knowledge Of:
• Current theory and practice within the subject discipline
• Principles and best practices of effective teaching
• Student learning outcomes and methods of assessment
• University curricula
• Community and campus resources, services, programs, and professionals available to students
• Methods of gathering, analyzing, and preparing data
• Modern computing technology
• Record keeping techniques with regard to student enrollment, attendance, and progress

Ability To:
• Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge in the subject field or discipline
• Deliver course curricula in various learning styles
• Exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, social, economic, cultural, and ethnic background of University students
• Exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the needs of students with disabilities.
• Integrate current and emerging instructional delivery technologies into the learning process to enhance teaching and the educational experience
• Maintain professional standards that protect student confidentiality
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing using tact, patience, and courtesy
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action
• Demonstrate commitment to professional excellence and continuous growth within subject field or discipline

Minimum Qualifications:
Eligible applicants must be a doctoral candidate (ABD) or have the PhD in political science Juris Doctor, or a related field officially conferred by an accredited degree-granting university. If ABD, will come in at rank of Instructor.

Preferred Qualifications:


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Physical Abilities:


Working Environment:
Indoor classroom environment; seated for extended periods of time; subject to visiting a variety of classroom sites on campus.

Posting Number: Faculty000672020
Number of Vacancies:
Desired Start Date: 08/21/2023
Position End Date:
Open Date: 09/02/2022
Close Date: 11/1/2022
Open Until Filled: No

Application Procedure/Special Instructions:
Evaluation Criteria:Candidates will be assessed based on the following criteria:
1) Demonstrated experience in, or potential to effectively teach courses related to U.S. political institutions and/or public law, and knowledge of diverse methodological approaches;2) Experience with, or knowledge/understanding of mentoring and engaging undergraduate students (inside and outside of the classroom), particularly those from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds;3) Commitment to a liberal arts education and in service to the missions of the Political Science Department and University. Required Materials:All application materials must be submitted online through the Cal Lutheran job portal by November 1, 2022 at 11:59pm, and documents will NOT be considered if sent directly to the Department, Search Committee, and/or any other campus office or personnel. 1) Cover Letter: A two-page (or fewer) letter that addresses why Cal Lutheran’s Political Science Department is a good place for the candidate to pursue their teaching, research, and other professional aspirations; 2) Curriculum Vitae: A comprehensive resume of professional and educational qualifications; 3) Diversity Statement: A one-page statement of the candidate’s experience with, or knowledge/understanding of mentoring and engaging students from diverse and underrepresented backgroundsQuestions/inquiries about the position can be emailed to:Dr. Haco HoangChair of Political Science Search Committee 2022Professor and Chair of Political ScienceCalifornia Lutheran University60 West Olsen Road #3800Thousand Oaks, CA 91360hhoang@callutheran.edu

To apply, visit https://careers.callutheran.edu/postings/9882

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Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information or to request an accommodation.



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