Pool for Part-time Lecturer AY, Department of Political Science

Department Of Political Science

Faculty Employment Opportunity

Job no : 532693

Work type : Instructional Faculty Temporary Faculty

Location : Sonoma

Categories : Temporary, Part Time, Instructional Faculty Temporary Faculty,

Unit 3 CFA California Faculty Association

Department of Political Science

Temporary Faculty Position (Lecturer)

Our Commitment

Guided by our core values as a university : diversity, sustainability, community engagement, and adaptability, Sonoma State University (SSU) offers an education that fosters intellectual, social, and personal growth.

SSU is a public liberal arts and sciences university. As the only member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges in the state of California, we are committed to preparing students for a life of active citizenship and public service.

We have a vibrant campus life characterized by a lively co-curriculum that fosters broad based intellectual and artistic opportunities in which the campus as a whole is actively engaged.

Faculty members are committed to facilitating spaces in which all can grow by building on our scholars’ assets as they explore new knowledge.

These efforts include fostering creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, experimentation, empathy, and communication.

We strive to create a diverse, equity-minded, and inclusive campus environment. Faculty are expected to collaborate thoughtfully with our staff and scholars, which means we value the full range of everyone's assets in terms of languages, abilities, cultures, and ways of knowing.

We are fully committed to the rights of scholars, staff, and faculty. We are especially interested in candidates who are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.

The University

Sonoma State University’s beautiful 274-acre campus is located in Sonoma County wine country, an hour north of San Francisco.

The campus offers the ideal setting for teaching and learning and access to a community of rich cultural, environmental, and recreational opportunities.

Founded in 1960, SSU is one of the 23 campuses of the California State University System. As members of the largest public higher educational system in the nation, we provide accessible, high-quality education.

Sonoma State University is a federally-designated Hispanic Serving Institution, as such we are committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty and staff reflecting the linguistic, ethnic, and cultural diversity of the region and state.

The Departmen t

The political science program at Sonoma State University offers excellent opportunities for the study of government and politics.

Over 40 courses cover all major aspects of the discipline. Students develop an understanding of human behavior as this relates to politics.

They learn to discuss and analyze critically the many current public policy issues facing the United States and the world.

They are taught how to analyze and understand world affairs and comparative politics. They are trained in the appropriate research techniques for the study of political processes.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to see the department’s web page at :

Duties of the Position- The Political Science Department seeks a broadly trained person in field of American politics, but will also consider candidates with specializations in other subfields of political science.

We are interested in candidates who can teach undergraduate classes in the department's required core. The successful candidate will be committed to the academic success of all of our students and to an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates diversity and differences.

The successful candidate will be ready to join faculty, staff, and students in our University’s shared commitment to the civic engagement, Socratic citizenship, and global awareness.

Professional Qualifications

To be recommended for appointment, the candidate must have : MA or JD required. preferred.

Rank and Salary

Full-time is a 15-unit workload per semester. Actual salary is dependent upon the number of units assigned, educational preparation, and availability of funds subject to any CSU system faculty contract salary increases.

• Salary commensurate with degree level and experience.
• Anticipated Hiring Salary Range : $4,530 - $6,056 per full-time month.
• The full-time (15 units per semester) monthly base salary range indicated above is prorated to the number of units worked and are paid in six monthly payments for each full semester.
• Selection as a candidate in the applicant pool, does not guarantee employment. Temporary Faculty appointments are made on a part-time, temporary basis and contingent upon department needs and funding.
• Temporary Faculty appointments are made on a semester-by-semester basis.
• Relocation expenses will not be provided for temporary faculty appointments.
• Expenses incurred to attend an interview for temporary faculty positions are not reimbursed by the University.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, go to and click on the Staff & Faculty Career Opportunities link. Find and select the faculty position you are applying for to view the description and select Apply Now.

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Contact Information

Questions concerning the application process may be directed to :