What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Lecturer In Political Theory position at The University of Pittsburgh?
Visiting Lecturer In Political Theory
Visiting Lecturer in Political Theory
The Department of Political Science seeks to hire a Visiting Lecturer in Political Theory beginning in August 2025. We seek candidates who are committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching and who can offer courses in one or more of the following areas: colonialism and post-colonial thought; comparative political theory; indigenous political thought; ecology and environmental justice; or political economy. In addition, candidates should be prepared to teach courses including Introduction to Political Theory and survey courses on modern and contemporary political theory. This is a one-year position renewable for up to two additional years pending budgetary approval. The teaching load is 3-3.
Applicants are required to have or expect to have a Ph.D. in Political Science or a related field before the appointment begins. Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests, teaching evaluations (if available), a sample syllabus, a brief description of how your research, teaching or service demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a minimum of two letters of reference. Please apply electronically at https://www.join.pitt.edu/. References should send their letters directly to psjobs@pitt.edu. The deadline for the application is March 17, 2025. Questions can be directed to Michael Goodhart, goodhart@pitt.edu.
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