Adjunct Instructor - Aspin Center - Spring 2027

Adjunct Instructor - Aspin Center - Spring 2027 Milwaukee, WI Job Details Part-time 8 hours ago Qualifications 5 years Environmental law Doctor of Law (JD) Doctor of Philosophy Master of Arts Master of Public Policy Master of Public Administration Senior level Classroom Teaching Full Job Description We are seeking experienced practitioners with an advanced degree (MA, MPA, MPP, JD, PhD, etc.) to teach a 1 credit course in Washington D.C. for 5 weeks during the Spring 2027 semester. The semester's interdisciplinary theme is "Health, Wellness, and Sustainability" and how these broad themes intersect with public policy locally, federally, and internationally. We welcome your creativity to teach an undergraduate seminar on a specific topic based on your expertise. Ideas for course topics include, but are not limited to: Politics of US healthcare Environmental politics, law, and policy Emergency management, community resilience and recovery from disaster Politics of food and hunger Environment & theology Urban design, sustainable city planning, public transit, role of municipal and local governments Water quality, watersheds, and water health Preservation (of history, art, national parks, etc.) Mental health Environmental impacts of AI and tech Energy policy (renewable, oil, natural gas, fracking, tariffs, trade, etc.) Economics of happiness UN Sustainable Development Goals for 2030 Global justice Consumer protection and oversight Criminal rehabilitation and restorative justice Disability studies Sustainability and climate change Duties and Responsibilities To teach, you will need to have availability once a week for five consecutive weeks during the Spring 2027 semester. Classes will be held on Thursdays (12:30pm-3pm, 3:30pm-6pm, or 6:30pm - 9pm) or Fridays (9:30am-12pm or12:30 pm-3 pm). Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Masters Degree preferred or substantial progress toward the terminal degree. Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 5 or more years of professional experience in the field or subject area of the course. Department Political Science Posting Date 03/06/2026 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants To complete your application, please provide (1) your current resume/CV, (2) a cover letter that describes your proposed course(s), (3) unofficial transcripts from your higher education institutions, and (4) the names of two references who could write a letter on your behalf. Applicants moving forward with a course will be asked to secure these letters from their references and sent to separately. Please reach out to Paul Nolette ( ) with any questions. EOE Statement It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification. Required Documents Required Documents Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter/Letter of Application Unofficial Transcripts References Optional Documents Unofficial Transcripts 2 Unofficial Transcripts 3 Other Document 1 Other Document 2