Political Science Adjuncts

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Position Information

Division

Division Academic Affairs

Department

Department Political Science & Public Admin

Working Title

Working Title Political Science Adjuncts

Vacancy Type

Vacancy Type Part-Time Temporary

Min T/E Requirements

Applicants must have a Ph.D in Political Science or Public Administration or a Master’s Degree in Political Science or a related field that includes a minimum of 18 hours of graduate work in History. All degrees must come from accredited institutions. Strong consideration will be afforded to candidates who exhibit a demonstrated record of professional experience and success in undergraduate teaching.

For positions that may include online teaching, candidates are expected to demonstrate an ability to successfully structure and implement a distance-education based course.

FTE

FTE .5

Recruitment Range

Recruitment Range Rank and salary are commensurate with education and experience.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Anticipated Hiring Range Rank and salary are commensurate with education and experience.

Number of vacancies

Number of vacancies 2

Position #

Position # ADJA
01

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Exempt

Months per year

Months per year 4

Work Schedule =e.g. 8-500

Work Schedule Type

Work Schedule Type Monday - Friday

Primary Purpose of Organization Unit

Primary Purpose of Position

Instruction of Political Science and Public Administration

The Department of Political Science and Public Administration has need for part-time or adjunct faculty to teach courses in the following subject areas:
Introduction to Political Science, Introduction to American Politics, North Carolina Politics. We invite applications to be submitted for potential openings. These positions are especially suited for potential faculty who possess terminal degrees in Political Science or have a minimum of 18 hours of approved graduate course work in relevant fields of Political Science. Excellence in teaching and learning conducted within a rigorous and stimulating environment is an important core value of the University of North Carolina  Political Science and Public Administration Department has a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and part-time faculty are expected to exhibit and maintain campus and department standards.

Work Location:

Main campus of the University of North Carolina at Pembroke or online. UNC Pembroke, part of the University of North Carolina system, is among the most diverse universities in the South and has a student population of 6200 in various graduate,…