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2026-27 Political Science Lecturer Pool

Job #JPF10458
  • Political Science / School of Social Sciences / UC Irvine

Position Overview

Salary range: Annual base salary starting at $73,817, depending on the number of courses.

Application Window

Open date: October 5, 2026

Next review date Thursday, Nov 5, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Tuesday, Oct 5, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position Description

The Department of Political Science is seeking applicants for temporary part-time lecturer positions to teach in different subfields of American Politics, Political Theory, International Relations, Comparative Politics, and Law contingent on departmental need. These positions will replace faculty on leave during the academic year.

Requirements: We are seeking candidates with strong teaching credentials who might contribute to our undergraduate program. Candidates should have a Ph.D.

These part-time positions are based on an annual salary range beginning at $73,817 and the number of courses could vary.

Service Period Dates for 2026-2027 Academic Year:
Winter Quarter: 1/4/27 - 3/19/27
Spring Quarter: 3/24/27 - 6/11/27

Application Procedure - Interested applicants should submit a letter of application, vita, three letters of reference, evidence of teaching performance, and a reflective teaching statement via our online recruit system: Welcome - UCI - Recruit

Priority for positions will be given to applications completed by November 4, 2026. Please note this is a continuous recruitment to fill classes on an as-needed basis. The department will refer to the pool of applications on file to fill assignments as necessary throughout the year.

This term appointment falls under the purview of the agreement between the University of California and the American Federation of Teachers. Terms and conditions of employment are subject to UC policy and the collective bargaining agreement available here:
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If selected, first-time Political Science Department Lecturer appointees will receive a one-year appointment.

Appointments vary based on need and availability.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Ph.D. in Political Science, Juris Doctor (J.D.), or a degree in a highly relevant field.
Minimum two years of teaching experience.

Application Requirements

Document requirements Reference requirements
  • 3 letters of reference required

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF10458

About UC Irvine

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

 

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