Tenure Track Faculty, Political Science

Location: College-Wide (based at Western Campus)

Reports To: Assoc Dean, Soc Sci-W

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition :req
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Employment Type: Full-Time Faculty

Union Position: Union

Work Schedule: Standard College

Hours:

M-F, 8:30am-5pm;
Classes as Scheduled with Required Office Hours

Number of Openings: 1

• Teaches a full range of political science classes.
• Prepares and delivers lectures to students on various topics in relation to a specific discipline
• Evaluates and grades students’ class work, laboratory work, assignments and papers
• Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts
• Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, speaking with colleagues and participating in professional conferences
• Maintains student attendance records, grades and other required records
• Initiates, facilitates and moderates classroom discussions
• As needed, advises students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues
• Plans, evaluates and revises curricula, course content and course materials and methods of instruction
• Compiles, administers and grades examinations
• Collaborates with colleagues to address teaching and research issues
• Maintains regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students
• Selects and obtains materials and supplies such as textbooks and laboratory equipment
• Serves on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, department matters and academic issues
• Participates in campus and community events

• Master’s degree in Political Science
• Post-secondary teaching experience
• Teaching experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Suite (or equivalent)
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for students
• Advanced communication (verbal, written and interpersonal) and organizational skills
• Logic and reasoning skills to identify solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of a diverse population

• PhD in Political Science
• Master’s Degree or 18 graduate-level hours of coursework in History
• Online teaching experience
• Community college teaching experience

Review of applications will begin on October 26, 2026.

This is a full-time tenure track faculty opportunity.The selected faculty member hired for this position could teach at any one ofthe College's campuses or sites.

Total Compensation & Benefits:
Target Hiring Rate/Salary:$58,165 with B.A. plus 30 semester hours (45quarter credits) or M.A. degree
;
Education less than or more than stated will affect minimum salary. This salary reflects a nine (9) month contract period.

Faculty can work during summer sessions to earn additional wages.
This offer includes acomprehensive and flexible benefitspackagecomprised of paid time off, affordable medical/dental/vision plan coverage, disability benefits, life/accidental/critical illness insurance,State Teachers Retirement System and other retirement plan options. Coverage for dependents, spouses and domestic partners is also available.

Special

Note:

If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure .

Equal Opportunity Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.