Pro Tem Instructor (Political Science) - Open Pool Apply now (https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/726/gateway/default.aspx?c=apply&lJobID=533940&lJobSourceTypeID=831&sLanguage=en-us) Job no: 533940 Work type: Faculty - Pro Tempore Location: Eugene, OR Categories: Instruction, Political Science Department: CAS Political Science Rank: Instructor Annual Basis: 9 Month Review of Applications Begins Applications will be reviewed as needs arise Special Instructions to Applicants Please submit CV as part of your application. Department Summary The Department of Political Science offers a broad range of courses organized in six traditional subfields of political science, each with their own designated faculty: comparative politics, formal theory and methodology, international relations, public policy, political theory, and U.S. politics. Our faculty employ diverse theoretical and methodological approaches but share the pursuit of meaningful answers to big questions with real-world implications. As a Political Science major or minor, students gain an in-depth understanding of how power, politics, and people converge. Position Summary The Department of Political Science at the University of Oregon seeks qualified applicants with expertise in American politics for its open instructor pool. The pool is for part-time, limited-duration teaching appointments not to exceed one year, but with the possibility of renewal for up to a total of three years. Instructional assignments will be primarily for large introductory courses and may also include online and upper-division courses. Assignments may include the following: PS 106 Power, Politics, and Inequality PS 275 Legal Process PS 302 States’ Rights (and Wrongs) PS 348 Women in Politics PS 349 Mass Media and American Politics PS 352 Political Parties and Elections PS 375 Race, Politics, and the Law PS 410 Politics of the Middle East PS 410 Politics of Muslim Migration PS 410 The Politics of Israel/Palestine PS 470 Constitutional Law PS 458 Feminist Political Theories PS 484 US Supreme Court PS 497 US Presidency Minimum Requirements • Master’s in Political Science or related field. Professional Competencies • Demonstrated ability or potential for quality teaching. • Commitment to working effectively with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. Preferred Qualifications • PhD in Political Science or related field. • Teaching and supervisory experience. The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visithttp://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits. The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us atuocareers@uoregon.eduor 541-346-5112. UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Office of Civil Rights Compliance, or to the Office for Civil Rights. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed on the statement of non-discrimination (http://studentlife.uoregon.edu/nondiscrimination) . In compliance with federal law, the University of Oregon prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and services. The Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://clery.uoregon.edu/annual-campus-security-and-fire-safety-report. Advertised: June 4, 2024 Pacific Daylight Time Applications close: June 4, 2025 Pacific Daylight Time