Part-Time Lecturer, US-China Relations

NYU’s Washington, DC Academic Center is seeking a local, part-time lecturer to teach an undergraduate social sciences course, “US-China Relations," both semesters of the academic year, starting Spring 2027.

Classes run for two hours and forty minutes once a week. The class meeting pattern will be discussed with qualified applicants during the interview process. In addition to the time required for 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 instructor role includes all preparation, delivery, and grading. Using Washington, DC as a learning tool (e.g., a guest speaker, an excursion) is an expectation for the course. Courses are to be intellectually challenging in content, and rigorous student assessment is required. We are especially interested in qualified candidates who share NYU Washington, DC’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and who can contribute to the diversity of intellectual life at our site. NYU is committed to providing a campus community that reflects and enacts the values of inclusion, diversity, belonging, and equity that inform academic excellence.

Course Description:

This course examines the complexities of the bilateral relationship between the People’s Republic of China (China) and the United States (US), focusing on the states' historical rapport, major debates, and current relations. Topics include Sino-US economic relations, media reporting, variation in political systems, global politics, climate/energy issues, military affairs, and contested territories.

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

Qualified applicants will ideally have 2-3 years of experience teaching at the university level, as well as a PhD or other terminal degree in a relevant field. We are also interested in candidates with relevant professional expertise or practical experience.

All applications must be made online through Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/193176 . Applications must include a cover letter and an updated CV. In the cover letter, please highlight any relevant experience you have in teaching.

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 Kimberly Cheng, Assistant Director for Academic Affairs, at [email protected].

Application Process

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