Part-Time Political Science Instructor; Pool

Part-Time Political Science Instructor (Pool)

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying.

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• Complete the online West Valley-Mission Community College District application; include a resume, unofficial transcripts, District Equivalency Application if applicable, and any requested licenses or certificates.
• Fill out all sections of the application, including Education and Educational Work History.
• Provide supervisor(s) name(s) and telephone number(s).
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Do not send unrequested materials; unrequested materials will be removed from your application.
• The application and supporting documents represent you; it is to your advantage to complete the application carefully and completely.

• If a minimum requirement is possession of a degree, include an unofficial transcript that verifies the degree and the date conferred.
• Degrees must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a recognized accrediting body.
• Candidates with foreign degrees must provide official equivalency certification and a U.S. evaluation.
• If you do not have an electronic transcript, obtain a scanned copy and attach it electronically.
• Diplomas, grade reports, graduation petitions, or transcript evaluation requests are not accepted in lieu of transcripts.
• Uploaded transcripts must not be encrypted, secured, or password‑protected.

• Submit the District’s Equivalency Application if your degree does not match the discipline(s) stated in the Minimum Qualifications.
• List accurately the courses taken that match the required degree.
• Do NOT attach documents such as course evaluations.

Part‑Time Political Science Instructor (Pool)

Mission College

Part‑time, associate faculty pool. Applications for this pool are continually accepted and will be added to the pool for review by hiring authorities on an as‑needed basis.

The position is a part‑time associate instructor role. Teaching may involve lecture‑discussion courses during day, evening, Saturday, or online/distance‑education formats during Spring, Summer, and/or Fall semesters.

Mission College, Santa Clara, CA

Salary is based on a percentage of workload, up to a maximum of 67% of a full‑time load. Pay is prorated from an initial hiring range of $36,191 – $52,297 per semester and is based on academic achievement, teaching and related experience.

• Master’s degree in political science, government, or international relations; OR
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the above AND master’s degree in economics, history, public administration, social science, sociology, ethnic studies, J.D., or LL.B.; OR
• A valid California Community College Instructor’s Credential in Political Science; OR
• The equivalent of the above.

AND

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with persons of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.

• Teaching experience in American Government.

• Provide instruction for assigned courses, including preparation for in‑class or online activities, evaluation of student work, consultation with students, and maintenance of currency in the subjects taught.
• Maintain accurate class and other records required by the college.
• Submit attendance rosters and grade reports when due.
• Follow course outlines filed in the instruction office.
• Maintain at least 0.5 hours of office hours per week per section.
• Observe, support, and enforce the regulations, policies, and programs of the District and college.
• Provide each student with a written syllabus at the beginning of the course, as per instructions in the Faculty Handbook.
• Refer students to appropriate college sources for counseling and other student services.
• Assist students by providing advice on requirements for successful achievement in the area of expertise.
• Work cooperatively within the college community.
• Foster an environment that…