Department:

Location:

Belknap Campus Time Type:

Part time

Worker Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Job Req ID:

R108373

Position Description:

The Department of Political Science invites applications for multiple in-person and/or online instructor positions to begin August 2026. All positions are for one semester in the first instance, with the possibility of renewal as department needs require. Instructors are expected to utilize Blackboard to submit course syllabus, order textbooks or other reading materials, provide developmentally meaningful feedback, present engaging learning experiences, respond to students in a timely manner, communicate regularly with designated academic program director, submit final grades within university deadlines, and comply with other requests as a part-time lecturer such as completing an attestation disclosure form, along with completing annual evaluations. The teaching positions are available for the following POLS courses: 200

• Political Marketing 201
• American Government and Politics 204
• Introduction to International Relations 319
• Media and Politics 322
• American Political Parties and Elections 328
• Information Technology and Politics 343
• Campaign Management Qualifications M.

A. or appropriate experience required, Ph.D and previous teaching experience preferred. Applicants must apply on-line and attach a current vita, transcripts (official transcripts required prior to employment), and names and contact information of at least three references who can speak to teaching qualifications. Review of applications will begin upon receipt and continue until the positions are filled. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion. Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions. Assistance and Accommodations Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205

• Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.