Job Description
Lecturer - American Politics & Political Campaigning Job No: 537110
Work Type: Full Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Education/Training/Instructional Design, Social/Behavioral Science, Humanities
Department: 16380000 - LS-POLITICAL SCIENCE
Job Description Classification Title:
Lecturer: American Politics & Political Campaigning
Classification Minimum Requirements:
Ph.D. in Political Science or a related field at the time of appointment.
Job Description:
The Department of Political Science at the University of Florida, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, invites applications for a full-time recurring Lecturer position in American Politics and Political Campaigning to begin August 16, 2026. The prospective hire is expected to contribute to our department's strengths in American Politics, as well as our undergraduate and master's level programs in Political Campaigning. Applicants should be able to offer courses at the graduate and undergraduate level and should be willing to advise undergraduate political science majors, assist with coordinating campaigning-related experiential learning opportunities for undergraduates, and supervise capstone projects for our MA students. We are especially interested in candidates who can teach some or all of the following courses: Political Parties and Elections, Modern Political Campaigns, Political Campaigning, Advanced Campaign Strategy, Survey Research, and State and Local Politics.
The normal teaching assignment is three courses per fall and three courses per spring semester.
Expected Salary:
The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes a full benefits package.
Required Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Political Science or a related field at the time of appointment.
We are especially interested in candidates who can teach some or all of the following courses: Political Parties and Elections, Modern Political Campaigns, Political Campaigning, Advanced Campaign Strategy, Survey Research, and State and Local Politics.
Preferred:
Applicants should be able to offer courses at the graduate and undergraduate level and should be willing to advise undergraduate political science majors, assist with coordinating campaigning-related experiential learning opportunities for undergraduates, and supervise capstone projects for our MA students.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applications must be submitted online at and must include:
- Statement of teaching interests/philosophy
- Three confidential letters of recommendation.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks, and verification of education.
The selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States require evaluation by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at .
The selection process will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida's Government in the Sunshine and Public Records Laws. If an accommodation due to disability is needed to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD).
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:
No.
Applications Close: To apply, visit Our Commitment: The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392- 2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.
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