Part-time Lecturer in Politics - London, United Kingdom - New York University

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Description

New York University:
NYU - Global: NYU London

Location:

NYU London

Open Date:

Mar 22, 2023

Deadline:

Apr 28, 2023 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description:

NYU London is currently recruiting for a part-time lecturer to teach Western European Politics, sponsored by NYU's College of Arts and Science.

Teaching commences in the Autumn Term (Sept-Dec 2023).

Course Description:

This course introduces the politics of Western Europe, including Britain, Ireland, France and Germany and the European Union. The module takes an interdisciplinary approach and focuses on contemporary contemporary politics.

Emphasis is on:

the historical formation of the societies and political systems of Western Europe; regional linguistic and cultural variation; exploration of key trends and crises.

This course will introduce students to core concepts of comparative political analysis.

Students will use a range of theoretical and epistemological approaches (including politics, political science, sociological, historical, cultural and economic), which they will able to explore in their written assessments.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course students will:

Have a good working knowledge on the electoral/political systems and key political institutions of Western Europe, including Britain, France, Germany and the European Union
Comparatively assess current trends in western European politics
Understand key concepts in political science and comparative politics
Discuss the challenges stemming from the crisis of welfarism, the rise of populism, authoritarianism and democratic crisis, globalisation, the politics of climate change, migration, financial crises and nationalism versus federalism
Research independently using a variety of data and evidence to explain the use of relevant theories and concepts.
Communicate effectively by making use of established academic conventions in the discipline of politics and articulate arguments through appropriate channels

Expectation of Hours:

4 credits; total contact hours = 35 hours.

The semester is 15 weeks (14 weeks of teaching plus an exam week) and there are 2.5 hours of classroom instruction each week.

In addition to the time required for course preparation, classroom instruction, and marking, the instructor is required to hold a minimum of one set 60-minute "office hour" at NYU London per week, during which time she or he will be available to meet with students.

Teaching information:

Instructors are encouraged to use a variety of pedagogical techniques. This typically includes a combination of lecture
- and discussion-based class sessions, as well as the use of student activities, such as debate exercises, flipped classroom environments, and experimental simulations of economic coordination problems.

In addition to required midterms and final exams, instructors may use a variety of assignments to assess student comprehension of the course material.

These may include online weekly homework, writing assignments, short student presentations, and in-class multiple-choice quizzes. Instructors may select the mix that is more appropriate to their teaching methodology.

Instructors should be prepared to teach in-person and simultaneously to be prepared for remote instruction should circumstances require it. NYU uses Zoom as its primary platform for remote instruction.

About NYU and NYU London:

Founded in 1831, New York University is the largest private university in the United States.

The University has degree-granting campuses in New York, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai and operates 11 global academic centers and research programs in more than 25 countries.

NYU London is an undergraduate study abroad program of exceptional quality with teaching strengths across the curriculum. Our UK faculty, drawn mainly from local universities, has an excellent record in teaching and research. Classes are held at the NYU London centre at 4-6 Bedford Square, WC1. If you would like to learn more about our program please visit NYU London.

Qualifications:

Applicants should have a Ph.
D.

in politics or a related field and ideally will have 2 to 3 years of experience teaching at the university level.

Experience teaching undergraduates in or from the United States is helpful.

Application Instructions:

Applications, in the form of a C.V. and covering letter, should arrive by 25 April 2023.