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Required CredentialsTypically a bachelor's degree in education or political science; teaching certification often requiredMaster's or Ph.D. in political science or related field; academic credentials required
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Visiting Instructor of Political Science

Unf

Jacksonville, FL • On-site

$50K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 29 days ago

Job description

Department

Political Science & Public Administration, Chair

Compensation

$50,000.00 to Negotiable Annual

General Description/Primary Purpose:

The Department of Political Science and Public Administration is seeking a 9-month, non-tenure earning, Visiting Instructor of Political Science. Position responsibilities include a 4/4 teaching load in the undergraduate political science major. The department seeks candidates with teaching experience in one or more of the following areas: American government and politics; public law; international relations; and research methods.

Supervisor: This position will report to the Department Chair.

Working Hours: Varies

Supervision Exercised: This is not a supervisory role.

Required Licensure: N/A

Anticipated Start Date: The position is expected to begin on August 3, 2026.

Required Qualifications:

Experienced candidate with a master's degree in the discipline or closely related field

Preferred Qualifications / Skills:

  • Earned a Ph.D. in Political Science, Government, or a related discipline by August 3, 2026

  • Experience teaching large, in-person sections of introductory courses in American government and/or international relations

  • Experience teaching upper division courses in American politics, public law, and/or research methods

  • Experience supervising student internships and/or field experience

Additional Application Materials Required:

Applicants should be prepared to provide the following required documents and information:

  • Cover letter

  • Current curriculum vitae

Name, phone number, and email address of three professional references will be requested during the application review stage.

The selected candidate will be required to submit final official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials by the date of hire.

Additional Requirements:

Applicants may be required to upload additional documents based on their responses to the Foreign Influence Review questions.

  • Passport (all pages including blank pages) and

  • Form DS-160 (if ever submitted. If not, upload an explanation)

Application Review Date: Initial review of applications will begin in June 2026.

Job Posting Close Date: Open until filled

How to Apply: Applicants must submit an online application that includes all required documents and reference information. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Dr. Nicholas Seabrook at n.seabrook@unf.edu.

About the Department: The Department of Political Science and Public Administration offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in Political Science (BA), Public Administration (MPA), and International Affairs (MAIA), as well as minors in Political Science, Public Administration, Public Service Leadership, and Political Campaigns. The department includes the Public Opinion Research Laboratory (PORL), a highly ranked full-service survey research facility, as well as the Public Service Leadership Program (PSLP), and the Pre-Law Program. For more information about the Department of Political Science and Public Administration visit: https://www.unf.edu/coas/pspa/.

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a "Responsible Employee" pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University's Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator

Equal Opportunity

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.

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UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University's collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF's mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.

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