Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor, Political Science

Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor, Political Science & International Relations

Main Campus - Boston, MA
R09374

The Department of Political Science and International Relations in the College of Social Sciences, Policy, and Practice at Simmons University invites the submission of materials for a non-tenure track full-time Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor position. We seek outstanding applicants with a demonstrated track record of effective teaching. We are interested in those who can teach a variety of courses in the Master's in Public Policy program, as well as either American politics or international relations. The position is a campus-based, full-time ten-month contract faculty (non-tenure track) appointment. The position will start on or after July 1, 2023.

Located in Boston's historic Fenway area, Simmons has a strong tradition of empowering women and of challenging traditional gender roles. Simmons University was one of the first higher education institutions to focus on preparing women to become leaders and has evolved to become a university offering a women-centered undergraduate program, with graduate programs open to all.

Qualifications:

• PhD in international relations, public policy, or a related discipline preferred (for Assistant Teaching Professor rank); Masters degree accepted (for Lecturer rank)
  
• Record of excellent teaching
  
• Effective communication and organizational skills.
  
  Complete applications consist of a single PDF file containing:
  1) Cover letter addressing qualifications listed above;
  2) Current curriculum vitae;
  3) Two-page statement of teaching experience and philosophy; and
  4) Two letters of recommendation that note teaching effectiveness and experience.
  
  Instructions to Applicants:
  
  Please upload all applicable application materials (e.g. resume/cv, cover letter, writing sample, teaching philosophy, etc.) in the "Resume/CV" box on page 2 ("My Experience") of this application. Documents can be uploaded individually or as a combined document (e.g. PDF).
  
  Instructions to Applicants: Please upload all applicable application materials (e.g. resume/cv, cover letter, writing sample, teaching philosophy, etc.) in the Application Materials box on page 2 ("My Experience") of this application. Documents can be uploaded individually or as a combined document (e.g. PDF).
  
  Simmons University is committed to inclusive excellence in all aspects of an individual's community experience. As a university committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simmons encourages applications from all under-represented groups. Simmons is committed to creating, developing, promoting, and enhancing inclusive hiring practices-at all levels, for all positions-ensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent positive candidate experience. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum.
  
  
  To apply, visit https://simmons.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Simmons-Careers/job/Main-Campus---Boston-MA/Lecturer-Assistant-Teaching-Professor--Political-Science---International-Relations_R09374
  
  Located in Boston’s historic Fenway area, Simmons College is a small, private, non-sectarian College which has educated students for enriching careers and purposeful lives since 1899. Working at Simmons means joining a collaborative, diverse and mission-driven community of educators and professionals.
  
  We prepare students to be leaders for themselves, their communities and the world. Our faculty and staff members lead by example - sharing a commitment to excellence and putting the students first.