<p>Position Title:</p> <p>Lecturer in Political Science</p> <p>Appointment Type:</p> <p>Faculty</p> <p>Job Description:</p> <p>Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:</p> <p>The Department of Political Science in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University is seeking a Lecturer to teach two or three courses in the area of international relations and comparative politics. This position requires in-person teaching. Initial appointment length is one semester beginning August 16, 2025. Renewal parameters are determined by performance and department need.</p> <p>Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.</p> <p>Required Minimum Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Master's degree in Political Science or related field </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li> <p>PhD in Political Science or related field</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated teaching excellence at the college level</p> </li></ul> <p>Department/Program & College Description:</p> <p>The Department of Political Science has 19 Tenure-Track and Term faculty, a vibrant MA program which serves over 20 students, and an undergraduate major with over 200 majors.</p> <p>Department Unit/Website:</p> <p>https://pols.iastate.edu</p> <p>Proposed Start Date:</p> <p>August 16, 2025</p> <p>Proposed End Date or Length of Term:</p> <p>December 31, 2025</p> <p>Number of Months Employed Per Year:</p> <p>09 Month Work Period</p> <p>Time Type:</p> <p>Part time</p> <p>Application Instructions:</p> <p>To apply for this position, please click on "Apply" and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:</p> <p>1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae</p> <p>2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter</p> <p>3) Student rating of teaching data if available</p> <p>4) Contact Information for Three References</p> <p>For guaranteed consideration, please apply before July 28, 2025. Position is open until filled.</p> <p>If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.</p> <p>Why Choose ISU?</p> <p>Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:</p> <ul> <li>Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans </li><li>Generous leave plans </li><li>Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) </li><li>Life insurance and long-term disability </li><li>Flexible Spending Accounts </li><li>Various voluntary benefits and discounts </li><li>Employee Assistance Program </li><li>Wellbeing program </li></ul> <p>Original Posting Date:</p> <p>July 21, 2025</p> <p>Posting Close Date:</p> <p>July 20, 2025</p> <p>Job Requisition Number:</p> <p>R17441</p>