Job Description

Visiting Professor of Political Science

Job Description Summary:

Instructor of Political Science in Subfield of Comparative Politics – Serve as instructor of record for most courses on comparative politics, including the introductory survey course and any upper-division courses on comparative politics. Offer PLSC 261 each semester, unless the needs of the department dictate otherwise. Offer courses in areas of specialty or interest outside comparative politics with the approval of the department chair.

Model United Nations ( MUN ) Instructor and Faculty Advisor: – Serve as instructor of record for PLSC 333 each semester; – Serve as faculty advisor for MUN club and direct/advise students on compliance with university policies and ASULV club regulations; – Supervise and mentor student leaders of La Verne MUN club; – Act as liaison with other universities when planning La Verne MUN -hosted conferences and events; – Serve as faculty host of events sponsored by La Verne MUN ; – Supervise student administrative work supporting conferences and events; – Supervise student delegation travelling to other conferences; – Invite and host any speakers invited by La Verne MUN program.

International Studies Institute Advisory Committee Member/ Director – Attend all meetings of the International Studies Institute Advisory Committee; -Make suggestions and help with planning of Institute’s programs, including monthly Hot Spots and annual Ispahani-Bhutto Lecture.

Scholar – Maintain active engagement with the field of political science and, especially, with subfield of comparative politics.

Faculty Academic Advisor -Meet with undergraduate advisees for overall professional guidance and mentoring;-Meet with advisees each semester before registration period.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have terminal degree, Ph.D., in Political Science or closely related discipline.
• Main area of specialization must be comparative politics.
• Teaching own course on any subject within comparative politics.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of and familiarity with Model United Nations, the actual United Nations, or simulations/debate.

Specific Duties:

Salary Range
Maximum: $96,000
Minimum: $85,000

Benefits Summary:

Applicants, please note that actual compensation is determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location, among others. The offered wage or salary is only one aspect of an employee’s total compensation

Benefits include a comprehensive health and wellness plan, tuition remission program for employee, spouse, and dependent children, a generous contribution to the University’s 403B retirement plan, and a generous time off plan.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion and clearance of a background check and employment verification.

Location: La Verne Main Campus
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: No

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Institutional Profile
Located in Southern California, the University of La Verne offers a distinctive and relevant educational experience to a diverse population of students, preparing them for successful careers and a commitment to lifelong learning across the liberal arts and professional programs. The academic units of the not-for-profit university include the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business and Public Management, the LaFetra College of Education, and the College of Law. The university offers both undergraduate and graduate programs, including degree programs tailored for working adults. The university's central campus is located 30 miles east of Los Angeles in the historic Old Town section of La Verne, a city with a population of approximately 35,000 at the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. The university also has eight regional campuses throughout California and the College of Law campus in Ontario, California. The university is classified as a Carnegie Doctoral Institution with moderate research activity. Core values are reflected throughout all curricular and co-curricular programs, its emphasis on close professor-student interaction, personal support of its students, and its diversity.

The University of La Verne prides itself in being reflective of the diversity of Southern California. Approximately 80 percent of its nearly 8,500 students come from diverse backgrounds and the U.S. Department of Education has designated the university as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). With 80,000 alumni, the university fulfills a critical community function in educating students from underserved populations, many of whom are the first generation in their family to attend college.

The University of La Verne is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employment or employees on any basis prohibited by state and federal law. University of La Verne hires and promotes individuals based on their qualifications and is consistent with applicable state and federal laws, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, disability, medical condition a or sexual orientation

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