Adjunct Faculty, Political Science Instructor

About The College

Whatcom Community College (WCC) is a public associate and applied baccalaureate degree granting institution with an accomplished faculty and staff who serve 7,604 students annually on its beautiful 72-acre campus in Bellingham, Washington.

Whatcom offers transfer degrees, applied baccalaureate degrees, professional and technical training programs, basic education, job skills, and community and continuing education classes. Programs and courses are offered through in-person, hybrid, and online modalities to promote access for a diverse student population.

The College is committed to equal opportunity and believes diversity of experiences and cultures enrich our campus community. The College is accredited by The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. For more information about WCC, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..edu

About Our Community

Whatcom's campus is located in Bellingham (population 95,960). Bellingham showcases a strong commitment to education and is regularly rated on "best of the Northwest" lists. Bellingham is midway between Seattle, WA and Vancouver, B.C. Canada.

The city is surrounded by the rural landscape of Whatcom County (population 226,850), which is home to a thriving network of farms and scenic wilderness. As you explore our community, you'll discover historic neighborhoods, waterfront cities, farmlands and mountain towns all within a few dozen miles of each other. Bellingham and Whatcom County are known for their outdoor activities. Whether your idea of fun is visiting galleries, watching live theater, kayaking, hiking, snowboarding, or unwinding with a good book, you'll love Bellingham and Whatcom County.

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General Description of Work

Position Title:

Adjunct Faculty, Political Science Instructor

Classification:
Faculty

FTE:
Varies, course assignment dependent

Schedule:

Varies, course assignment dependent

FLSA Status:
Overtime Exempt

Teaching Modality:
Online, hybrid, in person

Job Summary

* The Adjunct Faculty, Political Science Instructor will teach within the Social Sciences program beginning fall quarter 2026. Faculty will primarily teach American Government courses with some opportunities to teach other courses. Teaching schedule may include a combination of online, hybrid and in-person courses. Faculty will teach Running Start students (high school students earning dual college and high school credit), students seeing transfer degrees to universities, non-majors and majors.

Reporting Structure/Supervisory Relationship

* This Adjunct Faculty position reports to the Dean for Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

* Develop, prepare, and deliver high quality, evidence-based education and promote the development of qualified students to help prepare them for the future.

* Collaborate and communicate effectively with faculty and administrators to support program development and continuous improvement.

* Apply current subject matter expertise and remain up to date in the field to ensure relevant, workforce aligned curriculum.

* Uses student centered, inclusive, and innovative teaching practices to support diverse learners.

* May teach in-person, hybrid, and/or online courses.

* Assess student learning and provide feedback, contributing to a positive learning environment.

* Maintain office hours at times and places convenient for students and respond to student emails and requests in a timely manner.

* Performs other related work of a similar nature and level.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

* Knowledge of the academic discipline, including current research, trends, and developments in the field.

* Knowledge of pedagogical theories, instructional design, and relevant accreditation standards and higher education regulations.

* Skill in effective teaching, classroom facilitation, and classroom management.

* Strong written and verbal communication skills.

* Ability to collaborate with colleagues in team-based, committee, or interdisciplinary settings.

* Ability to engage, motivate, and support diverse student populations through adaptable and inclusive teaching strategies.

* Ability…