Instructor in Political Science (Part-Time Pool)

Ventura County Community College District; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 117,000; Part time

Job summary

Ventura County Community College District is seeking part-time instructors in Political Science to provide quality instruction across the district. This pool serves Oxnard, Moorpark, and Ventura colleges and supports Summer 2026, Fall 2026, and Spring 2027 semesters.

Positions are non-contract/temporary and may be used as vacancies arise. Instructors collaborate with deans and department faculty to deliver accessible, student-centered education, adhering to course outlines and student learning

Qualifications

• Part-time instructor (Non-Contract/Temporary) for Political Science.
• Applications kept on file for Summer 2026, Fall 2026, and Spring 2027 semesters.
• Available at Oxnard, Moorpark, and Ventura colleges.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic instruction through lecture, lab, or performance settings; assess and support student learning outcomes.
• Advise students on programs of study and resources; refer to support services as appropriate.
• Observe and evaluate student performance; provide timely feedback on inquiries and assessments.
• Plan and organize instruction according to approved outlines and learning outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records of enrollment, attendance, progress, and outcomes; submit reports timely.
• Evaluate instructional materials in collaboration with discipline faculty.

Job description

Instructor in Political Science (Part-Time Pool)

Ventura County Community College District

Job Type: Part-Time Faculty

Job Number: 2026-00095

Location: Districtwide (Ventura County CA), CA

Department: Districtwide

Closing: Continuous

Description

We are accepting applications on an on-going basis for future consideration for part-time instructors in this discipline at any of our three colleges (Oxnard, Moorpark, and Ventura). Applications submitted to this pool will be kept on file for the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, and Spring 2027 semesters and may be considered if a vacancy becomes available within the academic year.

If you have applied to previous pools in this discipline, you will need to apply to this pool to continue to be considered.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Under the general direction of a dean, an Instructor (Non-Contract/Temporary) provides comprehensive classroom instruction to students from diverse backgrounds for the purpose of facilitating the attainment of their academic or vocational objectives. In accordance with the provisions of Education Code sections 87482.5, Instructors (Non-Contract/Temporary) may be employed up to 67% of a full-time assignment.

WHO WE ARE

The Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) is a public community college district serving residents throughout Ventura County. VCCCD's three colleges - Moorpark College, Oxnard College, and Ventura College - offer programs for transfer to four-year colleges and universities; career technical training, basic skills instruction; as well as community service, economic development, and continuing education for cultural growth, life enrichment, and skills improvement.

The Ventura County Community College District recognizes that a diverse community of faculty, staff, and administrators promotes academic excellence and creates an inclusive educational and work environment for its employees, contractors, students, and the community it serves. With the understanding that a diverse community fosters multicultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides role models for all students, VCCCD is committed to recruiting and employing a diverse and qualified group of administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to the success of all college students.

The Ventura County Community College District does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, political beliefs, age, gender, sex, religion, transgender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, and/or physical or mental disability.

Representative Duties

• Provide academic instruction to students through lecture, lab, or performance courses; assess and develop cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher order thinking skills among students through appropriate assignments and activities in one-on-one, classroom, and distance mediated instructional settings.
• Advise and instruct students regarding programs of study, other institutions of higher education, lifelong learning resources, and effective study skills; refer students to support services, programs, resources, and other professionals as appropriate.
• Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions, and examinations; provide feedback in a timely manner to student inquiries in class, online, or during established consultation office hours.
• Plan and organize instruction according to approved course outlines and student learning outcomes to maximize student learning in alignment with department, college, and district goals; implement the student performance objectives as listed on the official course outline of record.
• Maintain current, accurate records of course enrollment, attendance, student academic progress, course curriculum, and student learning outcomes; prepare and submit data and reports related to course and student progress in a timely manner.
• Evaluate and select instructional materials such as textbooks, manuals, software, and tools in collaboration, as appropriate, with discipline faculty;