Full-time Lecturer, Department of Political Science

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The Department of Political Science in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Miami invites applications for a full-time Lecturer position with teaching specialization in public administration. The successful candidate will teach courses in our in-person and online Master’s in Public Administration programs as well as, potentially, undergraduate courses in public administration and policy. Course topics could include but are not limited to: public sector economics, applied policy analysis, program evaluation, and courses on modern challenges in policy and public administration (i.e., AI in Government, Energy Policy, Technology Politics and Society). The expected teaching assignment is 4-4. Candidates should have a PhD or anticipate PhD completion by August 15, 2026.

Interested applicants may apply online at www.miami.edu/careers. Applicants should upload the following as a single PDF document: cover letter; CV; a one-page teaching statement with a list of possible courses the applicant could teach, including but not limited to our existing course offerings; a sample syllabus; student evaluations if available; and a PhD transcript (unofficial is acceptable for initial application). Please arrange for two reference letters to be sent directly to the search chair at umpolsearch@miami.edu. Review of applications will begin on June 8, 2026. For further information about the position, please contact the search chair Dr. Cali Curley at calicurley@miami.edu. Additional information about the Department is available at http://www.as.miami.edu/politicalscience/.  

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Faculty