Lecturer

The La Follette School of Public Affairs is seeking to hire a full-time Lecturer in public policy to begin teaching during the Spring 2026 academic semester. This position will be an ongoing/renewable position. This position offers the flexibility of a 9-month or 12-month appointment.  

The position involves teaching core graduate and undergraduate courses in public affairs, as well as upper-level electives and holding regular office hours for enrolled students. The position will teach three courses per semester (six courses in total) if hired as a 9-month appointment and two additional courses (8 courses in total) if hired as a 12-month appointment. 

Candidates must be qualified to teach the following courses: PA 230 – Advancing Public Policy in a Divided America, PA 335 – Policy Actors, Institutions, and the Policy Process, PA 874 – Policy Making Process, and PA 878 – Introduction to Public Management. 

It is preferred if candidates are also qualified to teach the following courses: PA 200 – Contemporary Public Policy Issues, PA 240 – Evidence-Based Policy Making, PA 340 – Advanced Evidence-Based Policy Making, PA 327 – Administrative Internship, PA 369 – Workshop in Public Policy, and PA 827 – Administrative Internship. 

Descriptions and recent syllabi of courses can be found on the La Follette School courses web page.  

Compensation:

The typical starting salary for this position is $60,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays and paid time off; competitive insurance and saving accounts; and retirement benefits.

Required Qualifications:

• Teaching experience required.

• Experience teaching or working professionally in public policy related subject areas.

• Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate education highly desirable.

Education:

The qualified candidate must have a graduate degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Law, Economics, Political Science, Business, or a related field. Candidates with a Ph.D. are preferred. 

How to Apply:

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You will be prompted to upload the following documents:

• Resume 
• Letter of Qualifications/Cover Letter

Applicants should attach a letter of qualifications and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process. Please note, there is only one attachment field. You must upload all of your documents in the attachment field.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.