Political Science & Philosophy Faculty Member
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic, College Lecturer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Political Science & Philosophy Faculty Member
Department:
Social Sciences, Behavioral Sciences and Human Services
Locations:
West Barnstable, MA
Posted:
Nov 2, 2026
Closes:
Nov 25, 2026 - 11:59 PM EST
Type:
Full-time
Cape Cod Community College is a place of personal discovery, enrichment, and professional development for those just beginning the quest and for those at many points along the path of higher education throughout life. It is a caring, comprehensive institution that belongs to the people it serves and responds to their individual and community needs. Students attending Cape Cod Community College are striving for personal excellence, and are finding it, day after day.
Graduates of the College can be found in all levels of private business, the professions, and public service, and they excel at what they do.
For students seeking to lay a foundation for further study, there is no better place to begin than at Cape Cod Community College. In today's highly competitive market place, the well prepared transfer student is the most aggressively recruited person in higher education. For many Cape Cod Community College graduates, that Associate Degree opens the door to institutions that were just not an option after high school.
And, when you consider the savings in the overall cost of a four-year degree at either a public or a private university, starting at Cape Cod Community College becomes an incredible bargain that blends quality with unmatched value.
The students' education is the first priority at Cape Cod Community College. As a learning-centered community, we value the contributions of a diverse population, welcome open inquiry, and promote mutual respect. The College offers a strong educational foundation of critical and creative thinking, communication competency, and a global, multicultural perspective that prepares students for life and work in the 21st century.
Our liberal arts, sciences, and career programs provide educational pathways that serve the varied social, economic, and demographic characteristics of our community with a distinctive focus on sustainability. We honor our past, celebrate our present and imagine our future.
GENERAL STATEMENT:
Cape Cod Community College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position with a joint appointment in Political Science and Philosophy. We seek an educator committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching, inclusive and student-centered pedagogy, and active participation in a collaborative, open-access community college environment. This in person, on campus position is to be filled for either the Spring 2027 or Fall 2027 semester.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT AND COLLEGE:
The Political Science and Philosophy programs at Cape Cod Community College are located within the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences. This department serves a diverse student population, including students pursuing transfer pathways, allied health and human services careers, and personal enrichment. Faculty are expected to contribute to high-quality teaching, collaborative curriculum development, program assessment, and the academic life of the College.
Located in a unique coastal region, Cape Cod Community College offers an environment that values teaching excellence, close faculty-student engagement, interdisciplinary collaboration, and work-life balance.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
The Political Science and Philosophy programs serve a diverse student population pursuing transfer pathways; careers in public service, law, education, business, and other professions; as well as a broad liberal arts education. Faculty are expected to contribute to teaching, curriculum development, assessment, and the academic life of the College. Cape Cod Community College considers equity and diversity essential to academic excellence.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to inclusive teaching, mentoring, and equitable student outcomes.
The College values the complementary perspectives offered by Political Science and Philosophy and seeks a faculty member who can help students examine political institutions, ethical questions, justice, democracy, public policy, and civic responsibility through interdisciplinary inquiry. The successful candidate will inspire students to become thoughtful scholars, engaged citizens, and ethical leaders in an increasingly complex world.
The successful candidate will also demonstrate a commitment to…
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