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.).

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).

Masters Degree preferred or substantial progress toward the terminal degree.

Experience in government, public policy, or related fields.

Advanced degree (MA, MPA, MPP, JD, PhD, etc.).

Two reference letters will be required for finalists. For the initial application, only names and contact information for at least two references are required.

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.