UCSD - Department of Political Science

Our Department's Visiting Scholars Program provides opportunities for qualified scholars from around the world to collaborate with our faculty, access research resources, and participate in UCSD events. To be considered for an appointment commencing the following academic year, complete application files should be received by December 1. Chosen applicants will be notified by February 1.

Visiting Scholar appointments are typically approved for a maximum of one year, though requests to renew for a second year will be considered in cases of ongoing collaborative research. The department does not support formal short-term visiting scholar appointments for periods of one quarter or less.

Application Requirements

Faculty Sponsor & Collaborative Research Project(s)

All visiting scholars are required to have a Political Science faculty sponsor with whom they will be collaborating during the planned visit. It is the responsibility of the prospective visiting scholar to provide a research proposal detailing the collaborative project(s) and written documentation of the faculty member's commitment to serve as a sponsor for the specified time period. This process should be completed prior to submitting the application. Without a faculty sponsor, the application is incomplete and will not be considered. Please note that faculty sponsorship does not imply any financial responsibility on the part of the faculty member or the Department.

Doctoral Degree (Ph.D. or equivelant professional degree)

All visiting scholars are required to have a doctoral degree in hand before the commencement of the visit. Any requests for exceptions to this policy must be submitted and justified by the applicant's faculty sponsor.

Curriculum Vitae

All applications must include a current CV (in English).

Proof of Funding

The department does not provide any financial assistance to visiting scholars. Applicants must provide documentation of funding sources. (For non-U.S. citizens, such evidence will also be needed for the visa application.) If the original documentation is not in English, a translated copy must also be included.

Visa Status

Foreign applicants should include a brief description of current visa status and indicate whether UCSD visa sponsorship for the visit is required.

Submission

All materials should be emailed (preferred), faxed, or mailed to:

Collette Isachsen
Department of Political Science
University of California, San Diego
9500 Gilman Drive
La Jolla, CA 92093-0521 USA
Fax: (858) 822-5115
isachsen@ucsd.edu

Contacts and Resources for Accepted Visiting Scholars

The information provided in the following links can answer many questions related to visiting UCSD. Please note that visiting scholars from out of the area are responsible for arranging their own airfare, transportation, and housing. There are resources included below that can assist in this planning.

General Campus Information - UCSD Visitors Guide
Visa Information
Housing Information *
Transportation
Transit information
Healthcare
Money Matters
Activities & Holidays
Office of Graduate Studies and Research
International Center

*If you would like access to the off-campus housing rental database, please contact Collette Isachsen. Please note that the La Jolla Del Sol apartments currently have a waiting list of over 2 years, so are not an option for most of our visitors.

Any other questions can be directed to the visiting scholar coordinator, Collette Isachsen or Director of Visitors, Langche Zeng.

Faculty and scholars who are interested in teaching in the Department as Lecturers or Visiting Professors are invited to submit applications. Appointments are based on the qualifications of the candidates and the Department's instructional needs in a given year.

Deadlines

To be considered for a teaching appointment commencing the following academic year (including Summer Session, Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters), complete application files must be received by November 1. Selected applicants will typically be notified no later than January.

Requirements

Candidates for teaching appointments in the department must satifsfy the following minimum requirements:

1. Hold a doctoral degree (PhD) or foreign equivalent; or, if ABD, can show substantial progress toward completion of the dissertation.

2. Have significant teaching experience and evaluations that document teaching performance.

3. Not hold any other appointments at UCSD or another UC school that would, in combination with the teaching appointment, result in more than 100% employment.

4. If applicable, have prior approval from current home institution or employer to teach at UCSD.

Application Procedure

All applications must include:

1. A cover letter which includes a summary of your academic background and teaching experience and also clearly indicates the quarters you wish to teach (UCSD Calendar), and a list of courses you feel you are qualified to teach in our department (list of courses).

2. Current CV.

3. Copies of recent teaching evaluations or letters of recommendation (all A.B.Ds must include a letter from faculty advisor) and, if available, sample syllabi from previously taught courses.

All materials should be emailed (preferred), faxed, or mailed to:
Collette Isachsen
Department of Political Science
University of California, San Diego
9500 Gilman Drive
La Jolla, CA 92093-0521 USA
Fax: (858) 822-5115
cisachsen@ucsd.edu

Contact and Resources
The information provided in the following links can answer many questions related to teaching at UCSD. Please note that visiting scholars from out of the area are responsible for arranging their own airfare, transportation, and housing. There are resources included below that can assist in this planning.

Department Faculty Handbook
Sample Departmental Syllabi
General Campus Information - UCSD Visitors Guide
UCSD Academic Calendar
Visa Information
Housing Information
Transportation
Transit information

Any other questions can be directed to the visiting scholar coordinator, Collette Isachsen or Director of Visitors, Langche Zeng.