• The Department of Political Science and International Relations in the Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, California invites applications for part-time, teaching faculty positions for the spring 2024 semester. The position is open to the ranks of Lecturer, Adjunct Assistant Professor (Teaching), Adjunct Associate Professor (Teaching), Adjunct Professor (Teaching), Assistant Professor of the Practice,  Assistant Professor (Teaching), Associate Professor (Teaching), and Professor (Teaching).  Successful candidates would teach 1-2 undergraduate-level courses during the spring 2024 semester.

     

    Qualifications: Must have completed a JD or PhD in a relevant field and demonstrated teaching excellence and subject-matter expertise in one or more of the highlighted subject areas:

    -Intelligence and Cyber Ops

    -International Relations: Violence and Conflict

    -Gender & International Relations

    -American Civil Rights and Liberties

    -Presidency and other US Political Institutions

    -Environmental Law and Politics

     

    Application Materials:

    – Cover Letter (including thorough description of relevant expertise and experience)
    – Curriculum Vitae
    – Teaching Evaluations
    – The names of three individuals who will be contacted by USC for a letter of reference (referees should speak to teaching abilities)

     

    In order to be considered for this position, applicants are required to submit an electronic USC application; follow this job link or paste in a browser: https://usccareers.usc.edu/job/los-angeles/part-time-teaching-track-faculty-positions-in-political-science-and-international-relations/1209/53088985168.

    Review of applications will begin July 21, 2023.

     

    For additional information please contact:

    Morris Levy, Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies
    Department of Political Science and International Relations
    Dr. Medicine Crow (DMC) 352
    University of Southern California
    Los Angeles, CA 90089-0044
    morrisl@usc.edu

     

    The per course rate for this position is $11,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

     

    USC is an equal-opportunity educator and employer, proudly pluralistic and firmly committed to providing equal opportunity for outstanding persons of every race, gender, creed and background. The university particularly encourages members of underrepresented groups, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply. USC will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring ordinance. Further information is available by contacting uschr@usc.edu.

  • The Department of Political Science and International Relations (POIR) in the Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences at the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured position in American Politics as part of a major hiring initiative.

     

    We seek candidates with a strong substantive research program in any domain of American politics, whose work advances theoretical and empirical research on important questions in their subfield. 

    Candidates are expected to have strong methodological training, and their methodological skills, ability to advise graduate students on methodological issues and teach graduate classes in the Department’s core methods sequence will be a consideration. A strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education is also expected.

     

    The candidate must have completed a Ph.D. by the appointment date. Review of applications will start September 15, 2023 and will continue until the positions are filled.

     

    In order to be considered for this position, applicants are required to submit an electronic USC application; follow this job link or paste in a browser: https://usccareers.usc.edu/job/los-angeles/open-rank-faculty-position-in-american-politics/1209/53486590032 . Required materials for upload include a CV, letter of interest, sample research paper(s), statement of research interests, evidence of teaching effectiveness, the names of three individuals who will be contacted by USC for a letter of reference, and official graduate transcripts. Send inquiries to poir@usc.edu. Materials submitted by regular mail will not be accepted.

     

    The annual base salary range for this position is $93,500 – $175,700. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

     

    USC is an equal-opportunity educator and employer, proudly pluralistic and firmly committed to providing equal opportunity for outstanding persons of every race, gender, creed and background. The University particularly encourages women, members of underrepresented groups, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply. USC will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Further information is available by contacting uschr@usc.edu.

  • The Department of Political Science and International Relations (POIR) in the Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences at the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles, California invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured position in Comparative Politics as part of a major hiring initiative.

     

    We seek candidates with a strong substantive research program in any domain of Comparative Politics, whose work advances theoretical and empirical research on important questions in their subfield. 

    Candidates are expected to have strong methodological training, and their methodological skills, ability to advise graduate students on methodological issues and teach graduate classes in the Department’s core methods sequence will be a consideration. A strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education is also expected.

     

    The candidate must have completed a Ph.D. by the appointment date. Review of applications will start September 15, 2023 and will continue until the positions are filled.

     

    In order to be considered for this position, applicants are required to submit an electronic USC application; follow this job link or paste in a browser: https://usccareers.usc.edu/job/los-angeles/open-rank-faculty-position-in-comparative-politics/1209/53486590016 . Required materials for upload include a CV, letter of interest, sample research paper(s), statement of research interests, evidence of teaching effectiveness, the names of three individuals who will be contacted by USC for a letter of reference, and official graduate transcripts. Send inquiries to poir@usc.edu. Materials submitted by regular mail will not be accepted.

     

    The annual base salary range for this position is $93,500 – $175,700. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

     

    USC is an equal-opportunity educator and employer, proudly pluralistic and firmly committed to providing equal opportunity for outstanding persons of every race, gender, creed and background. The University particularly encourages women, members of underrepresented groups, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply. USC will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Further information is available by contacting uschr@usc.edu.

  • The Department of Political Science and International Relations (POIR) in the Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences at the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles, California invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured position in International Relations as part of a major hiring initiative.

     

    We seek candidates with a strong substantive research program in any domain of International Relations whose work advances theoretical and empirical research on important questions in their subfield.

    Candidates are expected to have strong methodological training, and their methodological skills, ability to advise graduate students on methodological issues and teach graduate classes in the Department’s core methods sequence will be a consideration. A strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education is also expected.

     

    The candidate must have completed a Ph.D. by the appointment date. Review of applications will start September 15, 2023 and will continue until the positions are filled.

     

    In order to be considered for this position, applicants are required to submit an electronic USC application; follow this job link or paste in a browser: https://usccareers.usc.edu/job/los-angeles/open-rank-faculty-position-in-international-relations/1209/53486590048 . Required materials for upload include a CV, letter of interest, sample research paper(s), statement of research interests, evidence of teaching effectiveness, the names of three individuals who will be contacted by USC for a letter of reference, and official graduate transcripts. Send inquiries to poir@usc.edu . Materials submitted by regular mail will not be accepted.

     

    The annual base salary range for this position is $93,500 – $175,700. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

     

    USC is an equal-opportunity educator and employer, proudly pluralistic and firmly committed to providing equal opportunity for outstanding persons of every race, gender, creed and background. The University particularly encourages women, members of underrepresented groups, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply. USC will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Further information is available by contacting uschr@usc.edu.