Adjunct Faculty - Political Science

Adjunct Faculty - Political Science
Part-time Adjunct Faculty
Sugar Grove Campus

Waubonsee Community College promotes diversity in faculty, staff, and student recruitment and is committed to hiring and retaining exceptional faculty and staff who are committed to the college’s culture of collaboration, professional growth and student success. Our Adjunct Faculty play a vital role in delivering high-quality instruction and fostering a dynamic learning environment. Join a team of passionate educators dedicated to making a difference!

Waubonsee Community College’s Business and Social Science Division is currently seeking an adjunct instructor to teach courses in the college’s Political Science program. The program’s curriculum offers an introduction to the structure and organization of our country’s national political institutions and processes. Classes deconstruct and discuss the concepts, theories and methods of government and public policy, helping students find their voice while developing skills in research, writing and presentation.

Adjunct faculty members are responsible for delivering curriculum, providing instruction, and performing student learning assessment. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to effectively use instructional and classroom technology to enhance teaching and learning. Courses at Waubonsee Community College may be offered at various campus locations and in delivery modes including, but not limited to, face-to-face, asynchronous online, synchronous online, hybrid, and flex.

Essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to:
Designing syllabi, lessons, activities, assignments, and assessments to meet the established course description, as well as program, course, and college learning outcomes and/or objectives while addressing each student’s needs as diverse learners.

Meeting all college deadlines for submission of attendance, grades and data collection for assessment of student learning.
Incorporating learning-centered principles and concepts while motivating students to actively participate in their educational experiences.

Integrating instructional and classroom technology (if applicable) appropriately and effectively to deliver and enhance teaching and learning.

Working collaboratively with professional colleagues to serve the needs of students and the community.

Modeling professionalism with excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Course Description:

PSC
100:
Introduction to American Government
Aurora Downtown Campus
Mondays and Wednesdays-11:00am to 12:15pm (hybrid modality)
8/17/26 – 12/12/26

Minimum Experience

Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in Political Science preferred or master’s degree in related field and 18 graduate credit hours in political science coursework.

Preferred Experience
Teaching Political Science, or a related field, at a Community College or Vocational/Technical institution.

Teaching traditionally underserved populations.

Incorporating technology and multimedia applications into teaching and learning process.

Teaching in multiple instructional modalities.

Utilizing Learning Management Systems.

Please attach the following documents when applying:

Position Details
req
2086
Grant Funded:
No

Work Schedule:

Fall Semester
Testing:
No
Benefits:

Minimum semester pay per course: $3,363

Please attach all required items at time of application, including unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts are required to be submitted if hired. International transcripts should be evaluated prior to application. Equal Opportunity

Employer:

minority/female/disability/veteran