Job Description

FLSA EMPLOYMENT CATEGORY: Salary; Exempt; Faculty; Full time, Temporary

DEPARTMENT: Political Science

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Political Science Department at Alma College in Alma, Michigan invites applicants for an Instructor/Lecturer of Political Science. This is a full-time, non-tenure-track position beginning Fall 2026. This position is for three years with the possibility of renewal. Teaching load will be 8 units per academic year.

The department seeks applicants with a demonstrated commitment to exciting, engaging pedagogies and topics. Preference will be given to candidates that can teach courses that complement existing departmental strengths in International Relations and American Politics. A masters degree is required, but a Ph.D. is preferred. Candidates who are ABD with teaching experience may also be considered.

The Political Science Department at Alma College is committed to the preparation of knowledgeable, competent, and well-rounded graduates who reflect critically, serve ethically, and lead intentionally in a diverse world. This is a small department that works collaboratively to provide rigorous student-centered education in a residential setting with a deep commitment to quality liberal arts education.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

For full consideration, qualified applicants must complete the following steps:
submit the Alma College application
email a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and a one-page teaching philosophy to the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs via careers@alma.edu.

Review of applicants will begin on January 5, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.

Alma College is classified as a selective Baccalaureate College: Diverse Fields by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Alma is committed to academic excellence and the development of responsible leaders; our students thrive on challenging academic programs in a supportive, small-college environment emphasizing active, collaborative learning and close student-faculty interaction. Alma is a private Phi Beta Kappa institution located in the center of Michigans Lower Peninsula.

Alma College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.

Alma College recognizes that we are all transformed when we celebrate and value the varied identities, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives in our campus community. We are committed to recognizing and removing barriers to success and providing equitable access to opportunities through education and advocacy. In our increasingly diverse campus and world, we pledge to create a climate where everyone is safe and free to grow intellectually, spiritually, and emotionally. For more information about the College, visit

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