Instructor, Political Science

Instructor, Political Science – WSRE

Join the PSC family and connect with accomplished and diverse colleagues who inspire and innovate students and transform lives and futures. Along with helping our students reach their goals, Pensacola State makes career fulfillment a reality.

The Political Science Instructor position is a 9‑month, tenure‑track faculty position with an anticipated start date of August 2026
. The successful candidate will teach American National Government and other political science courses, including International Relations, as assigned. This position requires effective teaching and advising of diverse students, excellent oral and written communication skills, and a commitment to the college’s comprehensive mission.

The instructor will prepare course plans and materials, effectively deliver subject matter content, monitor student attendance and progress, participate in departmental and college committees, contribute to curriculum development, support activities that foster retention, assist in the selection of textbooks, assess student learning outcomes, and take part in other service and professional development activities. Multiple campus, day, evening, and distance‑learning teaching assignments are possible.

This position reports to the Department Head, Humanities and Social Sciences.

• Graduation from a U.S. Department of Education recognized institution with a master’s degree in political science or a closely related field.

• Successful results of a criminal background check.

• Doctoral degree in political science or a closely related field.

• Post‑secondary teaching experience and experience teaching distance‑learning courses.

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae or Résumé
• Graduate Transcripts

Open until filled. Applications will be reviewed beginning February 9, 2026
. To receive full consideration, the online application and supplemental materials must be received by February 8, 2026
.

Faculty members hired with less than three years of related experience will be placed on the salary schedule as follows:

• Day Base (2025‑2026)
• • Bachelor’s or less – $39,500
• • Master’s – $42,250
• • Master’s Plus – $44,000
• • Doctorate – $47,000

All degree classification levels add the appropriate dollars (up to $6,000) for years of credited experience to determine entry salary.

Pensacola State College offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, hospitalization, and supplemental insurance benefits through the State of Florida’s Group Insurance Program. All employees in established, eligible positions are members of the Florida Retirement System from the first day of employment. Additional benefits include participation in the wellness program, tuition waivers, educational opportunities, and paid sick leave. Other leave types are position specific.

Pensacola State College does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information in its educational programs, activities, or employment. For inquiries regarding Title IX and the College’s nondiscrimination policies, contact the Executive Director of Equal Opportunity Compliance at , Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd.,

Pensacola, Florida 32504.