Adjunct-Political Science & Public Administration

University of North Florida; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 12,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

University of North Florida seeks an Adjunct faculty member in the Department of Political Science & Public Administration to teach assigned courses for the upcoming term. The appointment is non-tenure earning and on a semester-by-semester basis, with duties including teaching per syllabus, holding office hours, and coordinating with the program director and department chair.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in Political Science or Public Administration, and a PhD is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Political Science or Public Administration from an accredited institution.
• PhD in Political Science or Public Administration or closely related field preferred, with teaching experience in PS/PA courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned course(s) in accordance with the approved syllabus and schedule.
• Hold scheduled office hours with frequency and modality as negotiated with the acting program director and department chair.

Skills

Master's degree

Teaching experience

Education

Master’s degree in Political Science or Public Administration

PhD (preferred)

Job description

Department

Political Science & Public Administration, Admin-OPS

Compensation

$0.00 to Negotiable Annual

General Description/Primary Purpose

The Department of Political Science & Public Administration is seeking to hire an Adjunct. This is a non-tenure earning position in the Department of Political Science & Public Administration.

Appointment

Adjunct faculty are hired on a semester-by-semester basis, as needed.

Anticipated Start Date

The position is expected to begin on December 17, 2026.

Position responsibilities

include but not limited to:

• Teach assigned course(s) in accordance with the approved syllabus and course schedule
• Hold scheduled office hours with frequency and modality as negotiated with the acting program director and department chair

Working Hours

• Part-time

Work Schedule

• Varies

Supervision Exercised

• This is not a supervisory role

About the Department

For more information about the Department of PS&PA, visit: https://www.unf.edu/coas/pspa/index.html

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in Political Science or Public Administration or a closely related field from an accredited institution.

Preferred

[PhD in Political Science or Public Administration or closely related field, experience teaching political Science or Public Administration courses.

Required Licensure

N/A

Additional Application Materials Required

• Current curriculum vitae
• Unofficial transcripts
• Names, phone numbers, and email address of three professional references

Job Posting Close Date

Open until filled

Note: Adjunct jobs, posted as open until filled, may close at any time without notice.

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator

Required Qualifications

Temporary appointment extended to an expert in a specific field to give instruction in connection with an established program. The appointments are: for one (1) academic term at a time and possess no continuing contractual relationship with the University. May teach undergrad courses with Master's degree in specified discipline. Can be used for temporary (OPS) faculty titles only.

Equal Opportunity

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.

Carnegie

UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.