Lecturer (Political Science)

Title:                                 Lecturer (Political Science)                                     

Position Number:            Pending

Hiring Unit:                      College of Arts and Sciences/ Division of Social Sciences

Location:                         UH-Hilo

Date Posted:                   July 2, 2025

Closing Date:                  Continuous

Salary Information:         Applicable Minimum for the Academic Year

Temporary/Permanent:  Temporary 

Other Conditions: For placement in lecturer pool for future semesters. Positions are part-time, temporary, non-tenure, and contingent upon course offerings, sufficient student enrollment, position clearance, and availability of funding. Must be available to teach courses during the day, evening, weekend, and/or via distance learning, as needed. 

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Teach assigned courses in the discipline.
2. Prepare course syllabus and reports related to teaching and student progress.
3. Maintain a minimum of 1 office hour per week for each course taught.
4. Work under the supervision of department and division chairpersons in integrating teaching efforts with other instructors in the discipline area.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Master’s degree in Political Science or closely related discipline
2. Ability to teach the assigned course(s)
3. Teaching or work experience in Political Science 

Desirable Qualifications

1. Doctoral degree in Political Science or closely related discipline
2. Demonstrated excellence in teaching Political Science courses

To Apply: 

Click on the “Apply” button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach all of the required documents.  A complete application must include: 

1. Cover letter explaining how qualifications are met

2. Resume

3. Names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional references

4. Transcript(s) showing degrees and course work appropriate to the position (copies are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required prior to employment).  Transcripts issued from an institution outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc., verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. Expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant.   Copies of diplomas will not be accepted.

Please do not include any self-identifying photos.  Please redact references to Social Security number and birthdates on transcript copies.  All requested documents/information will become the property of the University.   All minimum qualifications must be met by the hire date. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Failure to submit all required documents and reference information shall deem an application to be incomplete.

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Inquiries: Dr. Sarah Marusek, marusek@hawaii.edu

The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status.  For more information, visit:  https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/

Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.
 
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