Adjunct Faculty: Political Science

Bunker Hill Community College; Chelsea (MA); On-site; USD 1,653,120 - 2,479,680; Part time

Job summary

Bunker Hill Community College invites applications for an Adjunct Faculty member in Political Science to teach courses across the Behavioral, Social Sciences and Global Learning Division. Courses include Government/Politics in US, Intro to Political Theory, State/Local Politics, Intro to Comparative Politics and Intro to International Relations.

Courses may be offered at BHCC campuses or partner sites including Chelsea, Malden High School, Freedom House, and Chelsea High School.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Political Science or related field.
• Evidence of engagement in culturally responsive pedagogies.
• Experience with high impact teaching and learning practices.
• Proven ability to work with a diverse faculty, staff and student population.

Responsibilities

• Teach Government/Politics in US
• Teach Intro to Political Theory
• Teach State/Local Politics
• Teach Intro to Comparative Politics
• Teach Intro to International Relations
• Teach at Chelsea, Malden High School, Freedom House and Chelsea High School

Skills

Culturally responsive pedagogy

High-impact teaching practices

Diversity and inclusion

Education

Master's degree or Ph.D. in Political Science or related field

Job description

The Political Science Department is looking to hire an Adjunct Faculty member to teach Political Science courses in the Behavioral, Social Sciences and Global Learning Division. Courses may include:

• Government/Politics in US
• Intro to Political Theory
• State/Local Politics
• Intro to Comparative Politics
• Intro to International Relations

Courses may be offered at any of the BHCC campuses, satellite campuses, partner sites, or instructional sites, including but not limited to Chelsea, Malden High School, Freedom House, and Chelsea High School.

Requirements

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Political Science or related field.
• Evidence of engagement in culturally responsive pedagogies.
• Experience with high impact teaching and learning practices (examples: undergraduate research, community engagement, critical pedagogies, learning communities).
• Proven ability to work with a diverse faculty, staff and student population.
• Must be available to teach at Chelsea, Malden High School, Freedom House, and Chelsea High School.
• We are seeking faculty to teach one or more of the following courses:
• Government/Politics in US
• Intro to Political Theory
• State/Local Politics
• Intro to Comparative Politics
• Intro to International Relations

Preferred Requirements

• Community college teaching experience preferred.
• Our students come from a variety of cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds, and we are dedicated to providing them with the support they need to succeed. While not required, the ability to read, speak, and write in Spanish or other languages is preferred.

Additional Information

Salary: $1,512 Per Credit Hour

Effective Date: Fall 2026 semester; open until filled.

• Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.
• Please note that as a condition of employment, the final candidate will undergo Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) background screenings in accordance with state regulations. The results of these screenings may impact the hiring decision.

Application Instructions

To be considered for this position please upload the following documents to your account:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Please be sure to address the Required Qualifications in your documents.