The Les Aspin Center for Government is seeking experienced practitioners with an advanced degree (MA, MPA, MPP, JD, PhD, etc.) to teach one or more 1 to 3 credit courses over 5 to 15 weeks during the Fall 2026 semester. The course topic should relate to the semester theme of “Communications, Media, and Journalism.” The courses will be taught in-person at the Aspin Center in Washington, DC.
For a 1-credit short course, we welcome your creativity to teach a 5-week undergraduate seminar on a specific topic based on your expertise (e.g., congressional or White House reporting, crisis communications strategies, public relations in polarized times, data visualization, etc.). For a 2- or 3-credit course (10 or 15 weeks), broader topics relating to the semester theme are appropriate (e.g., media law, business communications, etc.).
Duties and Responsibilities
Prepare, design, and teach one or more 1- to 3-credit courses over 5 to 15 weeks during the Fall 2026 semester (depending on course credits).
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Masters Degree preferred or substantial progress toward the terminal degree.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Experience in government, public policy, or related fields.
Advanced degree (MA, MPA, MPP, JD, PhD, etc.).
Department Political Science Posting Date 09/23/2025 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants
Two reference letters will be required for finalists. For the initial application, only names and contact information for at least two references are required.
EOE Statement
It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.
Required Documents
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
