Political Science Assistant Professor

Position Summary

The faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position;

assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of a full-time faculty member.

The primary assignment will be as a generalist in Political Science with a focus in at least one of the following areas:
Government, International Relations, or Political Theory.

The Department of Political Science is committed to helping nurture the next generation of academics and practitioners in politics in order to create well-rounded and educated American and global citizens.

Position Salary Information:

Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree, upper/graduate level units earned, and/or related professional occupational experience per the Los Rios College Federation of Teachers Contract(the initial maximum placement is Class V, Step
8). For more information on the step placement process, please click here.

Typical Duties

The instructional assignment may include, but is not limited to, teaching the following courses:

* POLSC 1000 - American Government and Politics

* POLS 302 - Comparative Politics

* POLS 310 - Introduction to International Relations

* POLS 320 - Introduction to Political Theory

To view a complete list of courses for this discipline, please visit the Programs and Majors webpage:

* FLC Programs and Majors

Minimum Qualifications

* Master's in political science, government, or international relations

OR

Bachelor's in any of the above

AND

Master's in economics, history, public administration, social science, sociology, and any ethnic studies, Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.) or Legum Baccalaureus (LL.B.)

ORthe equivalent*.

* All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by August 20, 2026.

* Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

* See Application Instructions

Application Instructions

Before You Apply:

Follow the steps below to ensure your application is complete and ready for review. Applicants not following the guidelines below may be disqualified. Do not submit additional materials not requested or you may be disqualified.

Required Application Documents:

Applicants must submit the following

* Los Rios Community College District Application

* Letter of Interest

* Resume or Curriculum Vitae

* Unofficial Transcripts and/or Foreign Transcript Evaluation (see Transcript Requirements)

* Equivalency Determination Request Form (if applicable - see Minimum Qualification Requirements)

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

* Degree titles must match the stated qualifications exactly (word-for-word).

* If the degree title differs, or if it contains added, missing, or rearranged words, applicants must submit a completed Equivalency Determination Request Form for the application to be considered. See the Equivalency Determination Process webpage for details.

* Example:
If a master's in Psychology is required but the transcript lists Counseling Psychology and that title is not listed in the

Minimum Qualifications , an Equivalency Determination Request Form must be submitted.

* Previously granted equivalencies mustbe attached for verification. Email…