Part-Time Instructor Pool - Political Science

Essential Functions of Position

Provide quality instructions, create and maintain an environment which emphasizes teaching and learning and encourages free discussion of ideas, interests and issues. Primary duties of adjunct faculty members are related to curriculum and teaching; the assignment is divided between lecture and lab classes as determined by the department. Adjunct instructional faculty are required to be available to students outside of class.

The starting credit part‑time faculty rate from salary table 11 is $102.90 per hour—Lecture and $82.33 per hour—Lab. If you have a doctorate, the rate is $107.87 per hour—Lecture and $86.30 per hour—Lab.

• bachelor’s or master’s degree in political science, government, or international relations.
• or bachelor’s degree in any of the above fields combined with a master’s degree in economics, history, public administration, social science, sociology, ethnic studies, or a Juris Doctor (J.D.) or Legum Baccalaureus (LL.B.)
• or an equivalent combination of education and other accomplishments. (If claiming equivalency, attach a separate statement presenting the basis for this claim and supporting evidence such as transcripts or publications.)
• or possession of a lifetime California Community College Instructor Credential in Government (Theory and Practice, Local and International) and evidence of a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff.

If the title of your degree as stated on your transcripts does not exactly match one of the degree titles listed above, you must request an equivalency review and submit conclusive supporting documents at the time of application. Those documents include a completed SBCC Equivalency Crosswalk and a narrative synopsis of your educational background justifying equivalency.

If you are selected for an interview and need special services or facilities to participate in the interview, please contact Human Resources. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose.

• Satisfactory fingerprint report and a completed tuberculosis risk assessment.
• Documentation verifying identity and United States citizenship or authorization that you have the right to work in the United States permanently and do not require sponsorship by Santa Barbara City College or other hiring institutions.
• Official transcripts conferring college degrees indicated on the employment application.