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Limited Term Lecturers are academic professionals hired by colleges or universities on a temporary basis, typically to teach specific courses for a set period, such as a semester or academic year. Their contracts are not permanent and do not usually lead to tenure. Limited Term Lecturers may be brought in to cover for faculty on leave, to teach specialized subjects, or to address short-term increases in enrollment. While their primary responsibility is often teaching, the terms can vary by institution. They generally have fewer research and service obligations compared to tenure-track faculty.
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Limited Term Lecturer

Limited Term Lecturer

Purdue University

West Lafayette, IN • On-site

Full-time, Part-time

Posted 28 days ago

Purdue University rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 132 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

261st of 528 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Req Id: 34856
Job Title: Limited Term Lecturer
City: West Lafayette
Job Description:
Job Summary
Purdue Political Science is seeking applications for Limited Term Lecturers to teach introductory and advanced undergraduate courses in the areas of American Politics, Constitutional Law, Comparative Politics, International Relations, Security, Technology and Policy, Environmental Policy. We have courses available both on campus in West Lafayette and online beginning as early as January 2025.
Depending on experience and qualification, there may be some opportunities to teach online courses at the 500 level (Master's) related to public policy, technology, AI, and data analytics.
LTL positions are temporary, non-benefits eligible, part-time positions hired each semester on an as-needed basis. We are hiring positions for spring, summer, and fall semesters of 2025.
Primary Responsibilities
The Primary Responsibilities of successful candidates will be to:
• Teach courses in Political Science and Public Policy in the mode needed for the course (online or on campus, depending on the course).
• Deliver curriculum that aligns with required student learning outcomes. For some courses, the curriculum will be based on a defined syllabus and/or learning materials
• Maintain office hours and provide feedback to students in a timely manner
• Maintain FERPA certification
• Assist with program-related duties and administrative tasks, orientation, proctoring, student evaluations, curriculum and program review
• Understand and adhere to University policies and guidelines
• Have competency in effective and appropriate online (synchronous and asynchronous) delivery and in-person instruction.
Qualifications for this position:
A Master's degree or PhD in Political Science or a closely related field (minimum 18 hours of graduate work in Political Science) is required. A J.D. may substitute for those interested in teaching courses related to the law and legal institutions. Successful candidates must have strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to communicate both orally and in writing in English. Candidates must have demonstrated experience teaching at the college level or relevant professional experience.
About Purdue University
Purdue University is Indiana's public land-grant university and a world-class research and teaching institution. In 2023, for the sixth consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report has ranked Purdue among the top 10 Most Innovative Schools in the nation. Purdue is home to nearly 2,900 full-time faculty and post-doctoral researchers, enrolls a diverse student body of over 10,500 graduate students and 35,000 undergraduate students.
How to apply:
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled.
How to Apply:
External candidates are asked to submit applications online at: https://careers.purdue.edu/job/Limited-Term-Lecturer/34856-en_US/
Internal candidates are asked to submit applications online at: https://hcm-us10.hr.cloud.sap/sf/jobreq?jobId=34856&company=purdueuniv
1) A cover letter that addresses related experience and availability to teach in West Lafayette or online during the 2025 calendar year.
2) a CV, and
3) contact information of three references.
Finalists will be asked to provide additional materials, including transcripts.
A background check will be required for employment in this position. We are looking to fill multiple positions with start dates as early as January 2025 and as late as August 2025. For additional information, contact Dr. Cherie Maestas cmaestas@purdue.edu.
Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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