Full-Time Lecturer

Full-Time Lecturer (4/4 Teaching Load): Political Science

The Department of Political Science in the College of Arts and Sciences at Howard University invites applications for a full-time Lecturer position to begin August 2026. We seek an outstanding educator with a demonstrated record of excellence in undergraduate teaching and a strong commitment to mentoring and supporting students from historically underrepresented backgrounds. Our lecturer positions are assigned on an annual basis with the opportunity for reappointment.

The successful candidate will be prepared to teach a 4/4 course load and contribute to the department’s core undergraduate curriculum. Areas of teaching specialization should include one or more of the following: Research Methods, Black Politics, American Government, and/or Black Political Theory. The department is particularly interested in candidates who can support our growing undergraduate major and contribute to a dynamic, student-centered learning environment.

Howard University, a culturally diverse, comprehensive, research-intensive, and historically Black private university, provides an educational experience of exceptional quality at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels to students of high academic standing and potential, with particular emphasis on educational opportunities for Black students. Howard University is an R1 research university with a residential campus of approximately 13,000 students located in the heart of Washington, DC.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

· Earned master’s degree in Political Science or a closely related field from an accredited institution (PhD preferred or ABD considered);

· Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching;

· Ability to teach in one or more of the following areas: National Government (American Politics), Black Politics, Black Political Theory and/or Research Methods

· Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills;

· Evidence of commitment to mentoring and supporting diverse student populations.

Application Materials:

Complete applications should consist of a single PDF file containing:

1. A cover letter addressing qualifications and teaching interests;

2. A current curriculum vitae;

3. A two-page statement of teaching philosophy and experience;

4. Three letters of recommendation that speak directly to teaching effectiveness.

Completed applications should be addressed to the Chair of the Department of Political Science and submitted via email to polschair@howard.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.