Part-Time Adjunct Political Science Prof

Livingstone College; Salisbury (NC); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Livingstone College is seeking a part-time adjunct professor of Political Science to teach courses in the History and Political Science department. The role supports adult learners, balancing work and study with flexible in-person, hybrid, or online formats as needed.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree and prior higher education teaching experience, with a doctorate preferred for some subjects. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the teaching discipline or related field is required; doctorate preferred for some subject areas.
• Prior teaching experience in higher education or adult education is preferred.
• Experience teaching adult or non-traditional students is strongly preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses in accordance with established curriculum and academic standards.
• Facilitate engaging, student-centered learning experiences tailored to adult learners.
• Provide clear course expectations, timely feedback, and fair assessment of student performance.
• Maintain regular communication with students and respond promptly to questions or concerns.
• Foster an inclusive, respectful, and supportive classroom environment.
• Submit required documentation, including syllabi, attendance, grades, and course reports, in a timely manner.
• Participate in departmental meetings or training sessions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexible schedule

Online/Blended teaching

Education

Master’s degree in teaching discipline or related field

Doctorate preferred

Job description

Position

Political Science

PART-TIME ADJUNCT PROFESSOR

Division:

LIBERAL ARTS AND HUMANITIES

Department:

HISTORY AND POLITICAL SCIENCE

Reports to:

Chair Political Science and History

Position Summary

The Division of Liberal Arts and Humanities is seeking qualified adjunct faculty to facilitate courses in Political Science by delivering high-quality instruction in flexible formats, including in person and potentially hybrid or online classes. Adjunct faculty play a critical role in supporting student success, particularly for non-traditional students balancing education with work, family, and other responsibilities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The results you will deliver each day that matter most!

• Teach assigned courses in accordance with established curriculum and academic standards
• Facilitate engaging, student-centered learning experiences tailored to adult learners
• Provide clear course expectations, timely feedback, and fair assessment of student performance
• Maintain regular communication with students and respond promptly to questions or concerns
• Foster an inclusive, respectful, and supportive classroom environment
• Submit required documentation, including syllabi, attendance, grades, and course reports, in a timely manner
• Participate in departmental meetings or training sessions
• Other duties as assigned

Education/ Experience

What you will need to be successful!

• Master’s degree in the teaching discipline or a related field (required); doctorate preferred for some subject areas
• Prior teaching experience in higher education, adult education, or a related setting preferred
• Experience working with adult or non-traditional students strongly preferred
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to teach in flexible schedules, including evenings and weekends
• Experience teaching blended, hybrid, and online classes are a plus.

Life at Livingstone College

Why we believe you will love working at Livingstone College!!

Livingstone College is a private historically black college that is secured by a strong commitment to quality instruction, academic excellence, and student success. Through a Christian-based environment suitable for holistic learning, Livingstone provides excellent business, liberal arts, STEAM, teacher education, and workforce development programs for students from all ethnic backgrounds designed to promote lifelong learning and to develop student potential for leadership and service to a global community.

About Livingstone College: http://Livingstone.edu

Livingstone College is an equal opportunity employer that employs qualified individuals based upon job related qualifications regardless of race, religion, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition, political affiliation or any other classification proscribed under applicable federal, state or local law. Livingstone College complies with all laws regarding reasonable accommodation for disabled candidates and employees. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the interview process are requested to contact Human Resources in order to arrange such accommodation.

• We offer competitive compensation and an attractive benefits package.