Lecturer of Political Science at Central College – PELLA, Iowa

Central College seeks applicants for a nontenure-line lecturer of political science beginning August 2026. The successful applicant should hold at least a master’s degree in political science (Ph.D. or ABD preferred) with a focus in American political institutions. Our new colleague will join a dynamic and collaborative team of faculty committed to excellence in undergraduate education and collaborative undergraduate research within a liberal arts setting.

The successful candidate will be broadly trained in American politics and teach courses in American government (e.g., Congress, courts, presidency/bureaucracy, US foreign policy) as well as their area(s) of expertise. Lecturers at Central College also advise and mentor students. There will also be opportunity to gain experience in assessing programs as well as other service to the department and college.

Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a private, four-year liberal arts college with an active student body and a community centered on engaged citizenship. Central is known for its academic rigor, leadership and character formation as outlined in our Mission Statement. Central College is a welcoming learning community committed to vigorous and open inquiry as the best preparation for lives of integrity, creativity, and adaptability. Founded in 1853 and shaped by its Christian heritage, Central College invites learners of all backgrounds and faiths to join us in the pursuit of knowledge, opportunity, and fulfillment. Central participates in NCAA Division III athletics and is a member of the American Rivers Conference.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: To apply for this position please visit http://www.central.edu/job-seekers. Review of applications will begin on April 8 and continue until the position is filled. Candidates recommended for employment are subject to a background check.

Please submit the following materials online:

1. a letter of application relating your qualifications to the position and the College
2. an updated curriculum vita
3. copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts
4. a one-page statement of teaching philosophy

Please arrange for three confidential letters of reference addressing the candidate's qualifications be sent electronically to centralvpaa@central.edu or mailed to: Vice President of Academic Affairs, Central College, 812 University, Pella, Iowa 50219.

Central College is an equal opportunity employer and a drug/tobacco free workplace. Academic positions at Central College use E-Verify. To be eligible for this position, applicant must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

Central’s home is Pella, Iowa, a thriving community of more than 10,000. Pella impressively appears in Oprah’s 60 Charming American Towns You Haven’t Heard of But Should Visit ASAP. The community is famous for its annual Tulip Time Festival, its Dutch pastries, unique architecture and its fully functional windmill. Pella is just minutes from Red Rock Lake, Iowa’s largest lake, and is the corporate headquarters of several international companies, including Vermeer Corporation, Pella Corporation, PPI and Lely North America. Central is an active partner with Pella and the Greater Des Moines region.