Lecturer,Asst SPPAIS

Laramie, WY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

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Why Choose Us

At the University of Wyoming we value our employees and invest in their success. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health financial security and work-life balance. Benefits include:

Generous Retirement Contributions:The State contributes 14.94% of your gross salary and you contribute 3.68% totaling 18.62% toward your retirement plan.
Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage:Enjoy access to medical dental and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions that include 4 deductible options to suit your needs.
Paid Time Off:Benefit from ample vacation sick leave paid holidays and paid winter closure.
Tuition Waiver:Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers supporting continuous education and professional growth.
Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs:Stay healthy with wellness initiatives counseling services and mental health resources.

At the University of Wyoming we are committed to creating a supportive and enriching workplace. To learn more about what we offer please refer to UWs Benefits Summary.

JOB TITLE:

Assistant Lecturer - School of Politics Public Affairs and International Studies Public Law

JOB PURPOSE:

The University of Wyomings School of Politics Public Affairs and International Studies (SPPAIS) invites applications for a full-time benefited one-year non-tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Lecturer in the area of Public Law.

Minimum qualifications include a Masters degreeto teach in the of the following areas: Constitutional Law (Civil Liberties Institutional Powers etc) Introduction to American and Wyoming Government and other classes related to Public Law as needed by the department.

In addition the candidate will also engage in service-related duties such as helping to revamp the online Intro to American & Wyoming Government courses (including creating videos and developing curriculum) assisting with the recruitment of students and participating in public events presentation of research (if applicable) and other service-related duties as needed by the department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teach a 3/3 course load for the academic year
Teach effectively at both graduate and undergraduate levels
Engage in service activities related to the department which could include (but are not limited to) assisting with revising the online Introduction to American & Wyoming Government classes curricular development recruitment of students participating in public events related to the 250th anniversary of the United States and other service-related duties as needed by the department.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

As Directed

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Masters Degree in Political Science or a closely-related field
Prior teaching experience at the college level

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Prior experience with online course development
PhD (or ABD near completion of the PhD) in Political Science or a closely-related field ora Juris Doctor (J.D.)

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter resume or C.V. and contact information for four work-related references.

Questions about the search should be directed to Dr. Andrew Garner (agarner1@). Complete applications received by February 1st 2026 will receive full consideration. Review of applications will begin February 2nd 2026.

WORK LOCATION:

On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers and the successful candidate must be available to work on campus.

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected compliancewith the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position please contact us at or emailjobapps@.

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie a charming town of 30000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year university helping to make it a leader in academics research and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn more about Laramie by visiting the About Laramie website.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorados Front Range and the metropolitan Denver area. Laramies beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region please visit Experience:

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