Adjunct Instructor - Political Science

General Information & Responsibilities

Black Hawk College seeks a part‑time/adjunct Political Science Instructor. Position teaches both in person and online. Assignment begins with the fall semester, August 2025.

Faculty member is expected to encourage learning by preparing appropriate syllabi; developing lectures, discussions, and other presentations or activities to enhance the students’ educational experience; executing appropriate methods of evaluating student performance; securing and maintaining the equipment and other instructional materials essential to the presentation of the classroom material.

• M.A. or M.S. in political science or M.P.A. in public administration required.
• Successful college‑level experience teaching introductory political science courses preferred.
• Must possess demonstrated oral English proficiency for classroom instruction.

To be considered, candidates are required to upload a cover letter and resume/CV/list of all credentials (include licenses) with the online application.

Pay is commensurate with education and experience.

• Less than a Master’s Degree = $717.63 per equated hour
• Master’s Degree = $837.23 per equated hour
• Doctorate = $897.03 per equated hour

• Tuition Waiver
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account / Dependent Care Account
• Sick Leave
• Retirement Pension Plans – State University Retirement System of Illinois (SURS);
  Optional 403b Tax‑Deferred Investment Program

Black Hawk College does not sponsor employment visas.

Black Hawk College is an AA/EEO employer.