Lecturer in Political Sciences

Organization: Princeton University – Department of Politics
Employment Type: Part-time or Full-time (Occasional/Term Appointments)
Location: Princeton, NJ – On-campus
Start Dates: January 16, 2026, or September 1, 2026
Term: Appointments of one year or less; renewable depending on departmental need

Position Overview

The Politics Department at Princeton University seeks lecturers to teach or co-teach in areas such as:

• American Politics

• Comparative Politics

• Formal Theory / Quantitative Methods

• International Relations

• Political Theory

Appointments are based on curricular need and may involve either part-time or full-time teaching. Lecturers will lead discussion sections, attend lectures, hold office hours, meet with course instructors, and grade exams and papers.

Qualifications

• Required: Advanced degree in political science or a closely related field

• Preferred: Experience teaching at the university level and ability to work collaboratively in a team-based course environment

Responsibilities

• Lead discussion sections and co-teaching as assigned

• Attend lectures and meet regularly with course instructor(s)

• Hold on-campus office hours for student consultations

• Grade assignments, exams, and papers in a timely manner

• Participate in course planning and curriculum delivery as needed

Application Instructions

1. Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a statement of teaching interest

2. Provide contact information for one reference (reference will not be contacted at the time of application)

3. Apply online via Princeton AcadHire

Notes:

• Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted

• Appointments of one year or less are not eligible for H1B visa sponsorship requiring consular processing

• Positions are subject to Princeton University’s background check policy

In your application, please refer to Professorpositions.com