Professorial Lecturer
American University · US
American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned f...
Job description
American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world. Learn more about American University Department: School of Public Affairs Time Type: Full time FLSA Status: Exempt Job Description: The Department of Government in the School of Public Affairs at American University invites applications for a one term faculty appointment in political theory for the 2026-2027 academic year. The appointment is at the rank of Professorial Lecturer and will commence on August 31, 2026 through May 31, 2027. 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 (Fall 2026 and Spring 2027) in political science, primarily political theory. We are especially interested in applicants who have shown excellence in teaching introduction to political theory courses and can teach Individual Freedom vs Authority (GOVT 10...