Lecturer (FT) - Department of Political Science
- Employer
- Howard University
- Location
- Washington D.C.
- Salary
- --
- Date posted
- Mar 17, 2023
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Political Science & International Relations
- Employment Level
- Non-Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Howard University
Department of Political Science
Lecturer (Full-time)
The Department of Political Science in the College of Arts and Sciences invites applications for a non-tenure-track full-time Lecturer position in the Department of Political Science for academic year 2023-24, with the possibility of renewal. We seek outstanding applicants with a demonstrated track record of effective teaching. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, but we are particularly interested in those who can teach or have research expertise in Public Law who can teach these, and similar, courses:
- Con Law I (Structures & Powers)
- Con Law II (Rights & Liberties)
- Judicial Process (role of the federal courts and its relationship with the other two branches of government)
- Administrative Law
Howard University, a culturally diverse, comprehensive, research intensive and historically Black private university, provides an educational experience of exceptional quality at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels to students of high academic standing and potential, with particular emphasis upon educational opportunities for Black students. Howard University is currently classified as an R2 research university with aspirations and actions underway to achieve R1 status within the next few years. It is a residential campus of approximately 13,000 students located in the heart of the nation’s capital, Washington, DC.
The Department of Political Science currently consists of 19 faculty members, conducting pure and applied research with specializations in Black Politics, American Politics and Public Policy, International Relations, and Comparative Politics.
Required Qualifications:
- Earned Juris Doctor from an accredited institution;
- Record of teaching commensurate with the rank of full-time lecturer; and
- Effective communication and organizational skills.
Complete applications consist of a single PDF file containing:
1) Cover letter addressing qualifications listed above;
2) Current curriculum vita;
3) Two-page statement of teaching experience and philosophy; and
4) Three letters of recommendation that note teaching effectiveness and experience.
Completed applications should be addressed to the Chair of the Department: Dr. Clarence Lusane and submitted electronically to clarence.lusane@howard.edu. Additional details and information can be found at http://politicalscience.howard.edu.
The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, religion, disability or protected veterans status. Veterans and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Inquiries regarding provisions for persons with disabilities or veterans status, Equal Employment Opportunity and Title IX should be directed to the Office of Employee Relations and Equal Employment Opportunity at 202-806-1280.
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