Instructor, Political Science

Instructor, Political Science

Initial Review Date: 03/13/26*

* Any complete applications received after the review date will only be forwarded to the hiring committee at their request.

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District is currently accepting applications for the faculty position of Instructor, Political Science, De Anza College.

The Foothill - De Anza Community College District does not have a remote work policy. All employees are expected to be available to work in person and on-site per the requirement of the department.

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District does not reimburse applicants for travel, lodging or any other costs incurred by applicant to attend interviews. All interviewing costs incurred will be the responsibility of the applicant.

De Anza College Mission Statement:

De Anza College provides an academically rich, multicultural learning environment that challenges students of every background to develop their intellect, character and abilities; to realize their goals; and to be socially responsible leaders in their communities, the nation and the world.

De Anza College fulfills its mission by engaging students in creative work that demonstrates the knowledge, skills and attitudes contained within the college's Institutional

Core Competencies:

• Communication and expression
• Information literacy
• Physical/mental wellness and personal responsibility
• Civic capacity for global, cultural, social and environmental awareness
• Critical thinking

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE:

Under the direction of the Dean of Social Sciences and Humanities Division,the instructor will teach Political Science courses to a diverse student population at a college committed to student equity. The instructor will be expected to teach a wide spectrum of topics in the discipline in which they have direct experience as well as a variety of courses in the department.

The primary responsibility of a Political Science Instructor is to teach a variety of college-level courses in multiple fields that fulfill either general education requirements, or an Associate of Arts degree in Political Science.

Standard duties expected of all faculty include development and evaluation of curricula, maintaining scheduled office hours, attending department and division meetings, pursuing professional growth activities, service on district and/or college committees, and performing other duties consistent with the role of an instructor. Instructors also have the opportunity to participate in campus extracurricular activities, shared governance, or any program/departmental leadership role. Faculty member should be willing to teach in all instructional modalities, including in-person, hybrid, and asynchronous online formats.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.

Master's in political science, government, or international relations

OR Bachelor's in any of the above AND Master's in economics, history, public administration, social science, sociology, and any ethnic studies, Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.) or Legum Baccalaureus (LL.B.)

OR the equivalent

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience or demonstrated interest and leadership (e.g. advising students, budget management, supervising programs, mentoring students, teaching) in experiential and civic engagement learning, such as internships, community-based learning, service learning, public policy projects, or other applied political participation opportunities.

Experience teaching at the community college level or demonstrated understanding of the mission, student population, and instructional context of open-access institutions.

Demonstrated commitment to equity-minded teaching, including experience working with first-generation students, students of color, justice-impacted students, immigrant students, and/or other historically marginalized populations.

Demonstrated ability to teach effectively across instructional modalities, including in-person, hybrid, and online…