Instructor, Political Science - Adjunct

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Jamestown (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) is seeking an Adjunct Instructor of Political Science to teach transfer-focused courses. The position requires ability to teach in-person and in Canvas-based online formats, with flexibility for day, evening, or weekend sessions.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in Political Science or a related field, post-secondary teaching experience, and a commitment to student success, equity, and engaging diverse learners across GTCC’s campuses.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Political Science or related field from an accredited university.
• Doctoral degree in Political Science from an accredited university (preferred).
• Post-secondary teaching experience in Political Science.

Responsibilities

• Teaching Political Science courses designed for transfer and online/light lab modalities as needed.
• Engage in professional development to maintain currency in the field.
• Maintain student records, attendance, and use technology-based systems as required.
• Support college administrative requirements and contribute to department activities.
• Difficult Challenges: may include teaching day, evening and weekend hours.
• Criminal history checks, and mandatory campus trainings as required.

Education

Master’s degree in Political Science

Doctoral degree in Political Science

Job description

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title

Instructor, Political Science - Adjunct

Full Time/Part Time

Part-time

Job Description

At Guilford Technical Community College ( GTCC ), we are dedicatedto transforming lives through education and creating a lastingimpact on our community. We invite passionate and innovativeeducators to join our mission-driven team, where you can enjoy afulfilling work-life balance and competitive benefits, including arobust pension plan. Our beautiful, well-maintained campusesprovide an inspiring environment for both teaching and learning,within an atmosphere of collaboration and excellence. At GTCC,you’ll be part of a supportive, dynamic, and inclusive culturecommitted to delivering exceptional results, making it a trulyamazing place to work and thrive.

Teaching faculty at Guilford Technical Community College areresponsible for supporting student success by creating an optimumlearning environment, responding to student needs, managingeffective instructional activities, modeling employability skills,demonstrating professionalism, developing cooperative workrelationships with other faculty and staff, supporting collegeadministrative requirements, and maintaining competency in theirinstructional field. He/she will be responsible for qualityinstruction and for effective participation and interest in thetotal affairs of the college.

Under general supervision, this individual will prepare and teachPolitical Science courses designed for transfer and support ofcareer technical programs. The faculty member must be able toinstruct a wide variety of topics within the classroom, via Canvas,and manage concepts/resources in an online learning laboratoryenvironment. Candidates may be required to teach day, eveningand/or weekend hours.

Duties / Functions

Teaching

• developing learner centered lesson plans
• employing teaching strategies & instructional materials fordifferent learning styles
• incorporating, as pedagogically appropriate, current technologyin classroom, distance learning and laboratory environments
• creating and modeling a quality learning environment thatsupports a diverse student population
• preparing, distributing and utilizing instructional supportmaterials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials,instructional media and other devices as appropriate
• conducting assessment of student learning outcomes in coursesand programs/general education as appropriate

Professional Development

• participating in professional development activities tomaintain currency in field; maintaining current credentials orlicensures as required by program or accreditation
• participating in professional development opportunities toadvance teaching skills and strategies

Administration

• maintaining classroom and laboratory spaces including upkeep ofassigned equipment
• providing for the security of facilities, equipment andinstructional materials and maintaining safe workingconditions
• maintaining student records (e.g., grades and attendance) inaccordance with established deadlines using a variety oftechnology-based programs (e.g., Colleague, Self-Service,Canvas)
• complying with all applicable college, state and federal rulesand regulations

Student Support

• conducting recruiting activities
• promoting retention/persistence by assisting students todevelop strategies for success
• referring students to campus and community resources whenappropriate

Demonstrate and model the College’s employability skills:adaptability, communication, information processing, problemsolving, responsibility and teamwork

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain student records.
• Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor.

Difficult Challenges

Contacts

Education Required

Master’s degree in Political Science or a related field from aninstitutionally accredited university with a minimum of 18 graduatesemester hour credits in Political Science.

Education Preferred

Doctoral degree in Political Science from an institutionallyaccredited university

Experience Required

Post-secondary teaching experience in Political Science

Experience Preferred

• Community College teaching experience
• Post-secondary teaching experience in Political Science
• Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes
• Experience with distance learning and/or alternateinstructional delivery systems

KSA Required

The Instructor shall possess an understanding of and commitmentto the nature and role of the Community College, particularly its“open door” policy. He/she shall have demonstrated personal andprofessional competence for the responsibilities assigned. TheInstructor must be able to:

1. Multi-task
2. Support the Vision and Mission of the College
3. Adapt to changing procedures, protocols or assignments.
4. Create and maintain a learner centered environment
5. Communicate effectively
6. Ability to effectively implement and apply technologysolutions

KSA Preferred

Department/Job Specific Requirements

Mandatory GTCC Trainings (upon initial hire) and annual updates asrequired; other required trainings may be added as needed):

1. Reporting Requirements
2. Discrimination & Anti-Harassment (within 30 days of hire;annual refresher thereafter)
3. Shooter on Campus (within 30 days of hire; annual refresherthereafter)
4. Personal Information Protection (within 30 days of hire; annualrefresher thereafter)
5. Ethics and Social Responsibility (within 30 days of hire;annual refresher thereafter)
6. Linking Student Learning Outcomes (within 30 days of hire)
7. Canvas Certification (if teaching online or hybrid – within 30days of hire

Physical Demands

May include teaching day and evening and on multiple campuses

Other

1. Criminal history checks, with acceptable results, arerequired.

Posting Type

Adjunct Faculty

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

2026-036-TEMP-P

Open Date

05/18/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes