Professor Jennifer Merolla,
Chair of the Political Science Department
merolla@ucr.edu

Associate Professor Nick Weller,
Vice Chair of the Political Science Department
nweller@ucr.edu

Department of Political Science, University of California, Riverside, CA 92521

Please submit application materials as soon as possible.

Review of applications will begin January 17, 2023.
The position will remain open until filled.

ASSOCIATE-IN POSITION
POSC 151S SPRING QUARTER 2023

The Department of Political Science, University of California, Riverside, is seeking a one-quarter temporary teaching position: Associate-In for the 2022/2023 academic year.

Qualifications:

Qualified applicants will have an M.A. or higher degree and one-year teaching experience at the college level. The salary is $8118.50 per course for an Associate-In position. The filling of the position is subject to budgetary approval and enrollment in the course.

Applications are welcome from persons qualified to teach:

POSC 151S African Politics: 5 Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour; extra reading, 1 hour; individual study, 1 hour; written work, 1 hour. Prerequisite(s): Restricted to class level standing of Junior, or Senior; or the consent of instructor. Examines politics in African countries, with a focus on the contemporary period. Covers both political institutions and political behavior. Topics include role of the state, democracy vs. dictatorship, political participation, public goods provision, and development.

Position open to current UCR graduate students only. The successful candidate must have a master’s degree or equivalent training, and at least one year of teaching experience.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy.  All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. The applicable deadline for student employees is the deadline for students.  For students starting or returning to campus after Fall 2022, the deadline is the first date of instruction for the term when they first enroll.

How to Apply

Send your CV, most recent three quarters of teaching evaluations, and a cover letter detailing graduate and undergraduate coursework, teaching experience and research that are relevant to this course, to:

Professor Jennifer Merolla,
Chair of the Political Science Department
merolla@ucr.edu

Associate Professor Nick Weller,
Vice Chair of the Political Science Department
nweller@ucr.edu

Department of Political Science, University of California, Riverside, CA 92521