Political Science Adjunct Instructor - Jefferson Community College

Job Description:

The Social Science Department at Jefferson Community College is seeking part-time adjunct faculty in Political Science to grow our adjunct pool. Candidates may be needed to teach in one or more of the following courses:

Introduction to American Government, State and Local Government. The Department primarily needs instructors for daytime classroom sections, but may occasionally need instructors for evenings or online.

Requirements:

Master's degree in a Political Science-related field preferred, however candidates with a bachelor's degree and at least three graduate-level courses in Political Science will be considered. Applicants must interact and communicate effectively with diverse populations, foster inclusion, and promote equal access and treatment for groups traditionally under-represented in higher education.

Applicants must interact and communicate effectively with diverse populations, foster inclusion, and promote equal access and treatment for groups traditionally under-represented in higher education.

Additional Information:

This is a pooled search. Jefferson Community College is seeking to develop a pool of qualified applicants to teach courses in Political Science. Adjunct applications will be kept on file for three years to fill part-time teaching vacancies as they occur.

The College determines the need for adjunct instructors based on planned courses each term; it is not possible to predict the need for future semesters. When an opening does occur, finalists for adjunct positions are contacted for interviews.

Level A - $665/credit hour

Level B - $785/credit hour after teaching 6 semesters at Jefferson.

Application Instructions:

To Apply: For consideration, please apply by clicking the "Apply Now" button.

A letter of application, résumé, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three professional references are required to apply. Review of completed applications will begin immediately. Finalists will be responsible for interview-related expenses.

Final candidates are subject to a pre-employment criminal background investigation.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.