Adjunct Professor of Government

William & Mary; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

William & Mary, a public university in Virginia, seeks pool candidates for part-time adjunct teaching in Government. For the current year, needs include American Politics, International Relations, Comparative Politics, Political Theory, and Research Methods.

Adjuncts may teach undergrad/grad courses, prepare syllabi, deliver lessons, and hold office hours. The pool remains open to staffing needs throughout the year; appointments are limited to a year and may require reapplication.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in political science or a closely related field.
• Ability to teach courses in areas of instructional need.
• Candidates with a Ph.D. or terminal degree or ABD status preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned undergraduate and/or graduate courses.
• Prepare syllabi and course materials.
• Deliver instruction and assess student learning.
• Hold office hours.
• Fulfill other instructional duties as needed.

Skills

Teaching ability

Public speaking

Education

Master's degree in political science

Ph.D. or terminal degree / ABD status

Job description

Job Requisition: JR101575 Adjunct Professor of Government (Open)

Job Posting Title:

Adjunct Professor of Government

Department:

CC00130 WM001 | PROV | Government Dept

Job Family:

Faculty - Adjunct

Worker Sub-Type:

Adjunct (non-benefited)

Job Requisition Primary Location:

Chancellors Hall

Primary Job Posting Location:

William & Mary

Job Description Summary:

The Government Department at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, is recruiting a pool of qualified individuals for possible part-time adjunct teaching appointments. For the current academic year, the Government Department anticipates instructional needs in American Politics, International Relations, Comparative Politics, Political Theory, and Research Methods.

Within the College of Arts & Sciences, adjunct faculty may be responsible for:

• Teaching assigned undergraduate and/or graduate courses depending on unit need
• Preparing syllabi and course materials
• Delivering instruction and assessing student learning
• Holding office hours
• Fulfilling other instructional duties consistent with departmental needs

This pool will remain open to address additional teaching needs that may arise throughout the year. Your application will remain active as long as the pool position is available but no more than one year. After one year, if you are still interested, you must reapply to the most current adjunct advertisement.

Appointment Details:

• Summer Session 1: May 26 - June 26*
• Summer Session 2: June 29 - July 31* (expected contract effective date: June 25)
• Summer Session 3: May 26 - July 31*
• Fall: August 10 - January 9
• Spring: January 10 - May 24

Job Description:

Required Qualifications:

• A Master's degree in political science or a closely related field, or equivalent experience and qualifications.
• Ability to teach compelling courses in an area of instructional need (see current areas of instructional need in description above)

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. or other appropriate terminal degree, or ABD status, in political science or a related field at the time of appointment (August 10 for fall or January 10 for spring).
• Previous academic teaching experience is desirable.
• Evidence of teaching expertise in an area of instructional need.

Conditions of Employment:

This position is also not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

This is a part-time position restricted to the term to which it is assigned and hired, and is not eligible for benefits.

The position may require additional hours beyond the typical work week, including occasional evenings, weekends, or overnight work as needed to meet operational requirements.

As part-time exempt employees, adjuncts are subject to the limitations of the Virginia Manpower Control Program. Total hours worked may not exceed an average of 29 hours per week over a twelve-month period beginning May 1 each year.

Within Arts & Sciences, adjunct instructional workload limits apply. Total adjunct work hours for part-time employment from May 1 through April 30 may not exceed 1,500 hours, generally equating to up to 14 credit hours for fall/spring and up to 6 for summer, not to exceed 18 credit hours for the year.

Adjuncts within the College of Arts & Sciences at William & Mary must maintain an in-person presence for the duration of their appointment. Remote teaching opportunities are rare and subject to approval.