Adjunct Instructor of Political Science

Salary and Compensation: $778.00 per credit hour (or hourly rate as applicable). Adjunct faculty are paid bi‑weekly.

Job Overview: An adjunct instructor is appointed on a term contract for instructional, temporary and part‑time assignments. They are not assigned to other responsibilities such as professional service or college service and have no right to reappointment. Positions typically require a doctoral or equivalent terminal degree for upper‑division and graduate courses, or a master’s degree for lower‑division courses (all from accredited institutions).

Exceptions may be made by the Provost when provided evidence of equivalent credentials.

Responsibilities:

• Developing and revising instructional materials.
• Presenting material in an organized manner.
• Evaluating student learning and maintaining student records.
• Teaching day, evening, weekend, and online classes as assigned.
• Teaching on the main campus or at satellite centers as assigned.
• Maintaining a minimum of one office hour per week per course.
• Participating in adjunct professional development activities.
• Demonstrating and promoting the school values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in a relevant field of study from an accredited institution.
• Preference for candidates with prior teaching experience.
• Experience teaching traditional face‑to‑face, hybrid, and online courses.
• Ability to use the institution’s Learning Management System (Canvas) and technology‑enhanced curriculum.
• Access to reliable home internet, a personal computer, and a telephone.
• Willingness to learn and use multiple technology platforms for student communication.

Additional Requirements:

• Adjunct faculty may teach no more than nine credit hours per semester unless granted prior approval.
• Remote or hybrid work may be approved for staff within New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Texas by the Dean and Human Resources; remote work outside the United States is not permitted.

Benefits:

• Tuition waiver for teaching one credit class or up to four credit hours per semester, and for one credit HHPC Fitness Conditioning class.
• Free professional development (technology training, teaching and learning seminars, symposiums).
• Free library services (CD/DVD checkout, book and periodical checkout).
• 403(b) participation.
• Employee Assistance Program (24/7 counseling).
• Voluntary benefits (Allstate/Aflac, Liberty Mutual).
• For adjuncts teaching three or more credit hours, educational retirement board (ERB) contributions withheld each pay period.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: San Juan College is committed to building a diverse faculty and staff and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It provides equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran’s status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws.