NYU's Washington, DC Academic Center is seeking a local, part-time lecturer to teach an undergraduate politics course for upper-level undergraduate students. The course will be under the sponsorship of NYU's College of Arts and Science. The course is expected for Summer 2025 (May 19 to July 1). The class meets 2-3 times per week for 3.5 hours, for six weeks. In addition to the time required for syllabus and course preparation, classroom instruction, and assessment, the instructor is required to hold a minimum of one set 60-minute office hour per instruction day, during which the instructor will be available to meet with students. The course focuses on the development of American governance over public lands and resources, including the idea of a public interest in air, water, forests, landscapes, and other environmental attributes. It addresses American environmental policy from many different perspectives, including theory, history, and specific topics or events. About NYU and NYU Washington, DC: 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 12 global academic centers, along with research programs in more than 25 countries. NYU Washington, DC is one of NYU’s global academic centers where students can participate in study away while earning credits towards their degree. To learn more about NYU Washington, DC please visit the website: https://www.nyu.edu/washington-dc.html A strong candidate will have a Ph.D. or equivalent training in Environmental Studies, History, Political Science, or a relevant field, as well as some experience teaching courses at the undergraduate level within a degree-granting program. We value government, NGO or non-profit experience in Washington, DC in any qualified candidate. All applications must be made online through Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/164702 . If you are new to using Interfolio Faculty Search you may find the following guide useful: Job Applicant's Guide to Interfolio Faculty Search (http://product-help.interfolio.com/m/39937/l/606208-job-applicant-s-guide-to-interfolio-faculty-search) . Applications must include a cover letter and a CV. Please highlight any relevant experience you have in teaching in your letter. Consideration for applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications will be reviewed jointly by NYU Washington, DC and NYU New York. The salary will be based on equivalent and appropriate rates for the course. Terms and conditions will be discussed with the successful applicant. Please direct any questions to Justin Evans, Assistand Director for Academic Affairs at NYU Washington, DC: je66@nyu.edu For people in the EU, click here for information on your privacy rights under GDPR: www.nyu.edu/it/gdpr NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels. Sustainability Statement NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/sustainability