Lecturer in Political Theory
The University of California, Los Angeles
About this position
Position Overview
Position title: Lecturer in Political Theory Salary range: $79,887 - $87,294 Review timeline: July 15, 2026 - August 15, 2026
Application Deadline
Open date: June 15, 2026 Next review date:Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Sunday, Sep 13, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position Description
The Department of Political Science at UCLA seeks applications for, part-time lecturer positions during the 2026-2027 academic year. We are looking for experienced candidates to fill part-time positions teaching classes in Normative Political Theory. Responsibilities will include lecturing, conducting regularly scheduled office hours, and the writing and grading of exams. Ability to work cooperatively with other faculty and Department staff is essential. Qualified candidates (a) must have a Ph.D. in political science, or a Ph.D. Certificate of Completion by June 16, 2026, and (b) must be actively engaged in political science research reflecting current disciplinary standards. Candidates should provide (1) CV, (2) one-page teaching statement, (3) teaching evaluations, (4) sample course syllabi, (5) statement on contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion and (6) list of courses they can teach with an emphasis on those relevant to this ad (see courses in our course catalog: Browse Political Science (ucla.edu). Relevant syllabi or course summaries are a plus. Preference will be given to applicants who apply by June 9, 2026. However, the search will remain open until any positions are filled. See Table 15 Unit 18 Faculty (Pre-Six Year Lecturers) for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is at an annual salary range of $79,887 - $87,294. This position is represented by the University Council – American Federation of Teachers: Contract | UCnet. Internal applicants will be considered for reappointment prior to the consideration of external applicants.
Qualifications
Basic qualificationsQualified candidates must have a Ph.D. in political science, or a Ph.D. Certificate of Completion by June 16, 2026, and must be actively engaged in political science research reflecting current disciplinary standards.
Application Requirements
Document requirementsCurriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter (Optional) Statement of Teaching Teaching Evaluations Sample Course Syllabi List of Courses - List of courses candidate can teach with an emphasis on those relevant to this ad. Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form UCLA Mission Statement - As the nation's premier public research university, UC's mission is the creation, dissemination, preservation and application of knowledge for the betterment of our global society. We have a particular responsibility to the people of California which we express in the excellence of the education we provide, the impact of the research we do, the comprehensive, life-saving medical services we provide, and the public service mission we are devoted to. The University of California promotes the social mobility of its students, equips them with the tools and experience that furthers their ambitions, and regards their accomplishments across the life span as evidence of the profoundly positive impact of higher education. The UCLA campus has expressed these goals in its strategic plan as follows: Deepen our engagement with Los Angeles Expand our reach as a global university Enhance our research and creative activities Elevate how we teach Become a more effective institution Prompt for candidates for recruitment: Reflecting on your personal and professional experiences, highlight your past contributions and future commitments to advancing UCLA's mission as embodied in the 2023-28 strategic plan. These accomplishments and ambitions may be discussed in the context of describing your teaching, scholarship, and service Reference requirements 3-5 required (contact information only) Applicants will be asked to name references to complete their application, but the references will not be asked to provide letters unless the analyst requests them. Apply link:https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF11074 Help contact:awerner@polisci.ucla.edu