Part-Time Faculty, Political Science

Valencia College; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Valencia College invites applications for Part-Time Faculty in Political Science. The position involves teaching in person and online modalities across several campuses, with courses that support liberal arts outcomes and core competencies.

Responsibilities include preparing courses, delivering instruction, and evaluating student progress while adhering to Valencia’s learning-centered approach and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of learning-centered values and teaching methods.
• Ability to use emerging technologies and alternative delivery methods in courses.
• Strong communication skills for student engagement and feedback.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver instruction in assigned modalities (classroom, hybrid, online).
• Provide timely feedback on student progress and performance.
• Develop syllabi, track attendance and final grades, and maintain course documentation.

Skills

Learning-centered values

Emerging technologies

Communication skills

Flexible delivery methods

Professional development

Education

Credentials per manual

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Here, a life is changed every day.

A possibility becomes a probability.

A dream becomes reality.

Valencia College invites you to become part of a growing community of passionate part-time faculty committed to inspiring brighter tomorrows for our students. Over the last 50 years, Valencia College has pioneered the use of innovative learning approaches to make secondary education more accessible.

At Valencia College, we believe that “anyone can learn anything under the right conditions.” With this goal in mind, we work to support students in achieving their academic and career goals. Faculty are essential to the College’s ambitious goals, and to improving the lives of our students. We hope you’ll consider applying to join our team!

Learn More about our Big Idea and Meet our College President, Dr. Kathleen Plinkse! The School of Humanities and Social Sciences is part of Valencia College’s general education program and offers degree pathways in disciplines such as history and art history. Our school provides courses that are integral to a liberal arts education and the Associate of Arts degree.

The Humanities discipline within the School of Humanities and Social Sciences gives students the opportunity to develop critical thinking skills through the study of subjects related to human culture, including literature, history, art history, music, and philosophy. Coursework emphasis open class discussions, critical reading and writing assignments, and independent thinking. Teaching Responsibilities: The instructor will teach courses with a focus on:

What are the Position Requirements

• A Master’s degree with a major in political science, government, or international relations OR 18 graduate semester hours in political science, government or international relations and a master's degree from a regionally accredited institution by the official start date (January 2027).
• This position will offer Face-to-Face, Online, Mixed Mode modalities. For more information about course type modalities, please click here
• These positions are available at the East, Lake Nona, West, Downtown, Osceola, Winter Park, and Poinciana campuses.
• Please note that you will need to establish and maintain Florida residency within 30 days from your start date if selected for this position.

What is Our Process

• Application collection begins: October 2026
• Anticipated start date: January 11, 2027

Why Work for Valencia College

Our total rewards program provides part-time faculty a wide-ranging combination of pay, paid time off, FICA alternative, professional development, work/life balance in a meaningful, collaborative work environment, and so much more .

Additional Information

• Applicants with degrees from institutions from outside of the United States, are required to complete the following steps:
• Provide a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts and degrees. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have any foreign transcripts evaluated prior to submission through an authorized evaluation service such as World Education Services. For a list of acceptable evaluation services, please visit https://www.naces.org/members .
• This position is not eligible for Veteran’s Preference under Florida Statute 295.07(5)(a), F.S.
• Additional campus locations may be added to this search prior to the date of closing, based on hiring needs.
• Selected candidates recommended for hire may be required to complete pre-employment screenings as a condition of employment, which may include but are not limited to: a criminal background check, drug screening, professional reference verification, and driver’s license verification. The Office of Organizational Development and Human Resources (ODHR) will confirm applicable requirements during the hiring process.

About this Position

Position Number

Position Number AJ0041

Position Title

Position Title Part-Time Faculty, Political Science

Job Type

Job Type Faculty

FT/PT

FT/PT Part-Time

Employee Class Description

Employee Class Description Faculty Adjunct

General Position Description

Primarily responsible for teaching in discipline or discipline areas in which he/she has specific training and/or competence. Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student learning in keeping with Valencia’s learning- ¬centered values and in a manner that meets the essential competencies of a Valencia educator. Responds to students in a timely manner and communicates with the discipline and division via college-provided tools and resources.

Grade

Grade MA

Exemption Status

Exemption Status Exempt

Posting Number

Posting Number F1753P

Location(s)

Proposed Work Schedule (Please note hours subject to change based on business needs)

Teaching assignments may include day & night, classes.

Temporary Position (Temp or Grant Funded) Details

Salary Range

Salary Range Salary is determined by the total contact hour course assignment & highest earned degree. https://valenciacollege.edu/employees/human-resources/documents/salary-schedule-fy25-26-all-staff-all-faculty-updated-oct-9.pdf pg. 9

Essential Job Functions

Description of Job Function

1. Prepares and delivers instruction to students in assigned modalities (including classroom, hybrid, online, etc.). Prepares instructional materials. Provides feedback on students’ progress, including evaluation of student mastery of course and program outcomes.
2. Provides feedback to students in matters related to academic success in a timely manner.
3. Prepares and submits required documentation including course syllabi, student attendance, final course grades, and other information as requested or required by the college. 4. Maintains and disseminates current information pertaining to services available to students throughout the college.
4. Maintains and disseminates current information pertaining to services available to students throughout the college.
5. Is familiar with and maintains behavior and actions consistent with college policies.
6. Maintains professional development/growth according to personal needs and requirements for certification.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Drivers License Requirement

Drivers License Requirement

Required Qualifications

Required Minimum Education

Required Minimum Education Faculty Positions Only - Level of education per Credentials Manual.

Required Field of Study

Appropriate level of education. See Credentials Procedures Manual at: http://valenciacollege.edu/faculty/forms/credentials/

Other Required Qualifications

Teaching experience at the community college level (in some cases, related work experiences in the field, professional licensure and certifications, honors and awards, continuous documented excellence in teaching, or other demonstrated competencies and achievements that contribute to effective teaching and student learning outcomes may be used to support an application in lieu of degree and course work requirements).

Required License/Certification

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education & Field of Study

Preferred Type of Experience

Preferred Licenses/Certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Knowledge and understanding of learning-centered values.
2. Knowledge of, ability to develop, and commitment to use emerging technologies and alternative delivery methods appropriately, including online delivery, hybrid course options, content software, web-enhancements, etc.
3. Skill in the use of personal computers and general office software.
4. Ability to design learning opportunities that promote student life skills development while enhancing discipline learning. Demonstrated understanding of developmental advising (Valencia’s LifeMap) and competency-based learning (LifeMap).
5. Ability to develop and implement diverse teaching and learning strategies that accommodate the learning styles of students and that promote both acquisition and applications of knowledge and understanding (Learning Centered Teaching Strategies).
6. Ability to use consistent, timely formative and summative assessment measures to enhance learning (Assessment).
7. Ability to design and implement curriculum that aligns elements of student learning toward growth in the Student Core Competencies and progression through course sequences (Outcomes-Based Practice).
8. Commitment to stay current and continually improve knowledge and understanding of the discipline (Professional Commitment).
9. Ability to continuously examine the effectiveness of teaching, counseling, librarianship and assessment methodologies in terms of student learning by engaging in the scholarship of teaching and learning (Scholarship of Teaching and Learning).
10. Ability to effectively communicate interpersonally (in group and one‑on‑one settings), orally, and in writing.

Working Conditions

General Working Conditions

This job primarily operates in a professional office environment. The employee will routinely operate standard office equipment including but not limited to computers, keyboards, mouse, phones, photocopiers, printers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
Typical physical competencies include but are not limited to frequently remaining stationary, moving, reaching, positioning self and occasionally ascending/descending, lifting/moving objects weighing between 5-15 pounds. This job also entails frequently communicating, discerning and exchanging information, detecting and perceiving objects up close, at a distance, and the ability to adjust focus. Cognitive abilities include but are not limited to frequently using discretion, judgment, reasoning, memory, learning, maintaining confidentiality, comprehension, problem solving, and decision-making.
The typical work environment, physical and cognitive demands listed above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The College has a process to identify and make available reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job specific working conditions

This job also operates in a classroom setting and may use equipment such as microphones and audio/videorecorders.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings or weekends, as needed.
Must be able to travel locally on a flexible schedule, as needed. Must have reliable transportation, and proof of liability and property damage insurance on the vehicle used may be required.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Part-Time Faculty at Valencia College may teach 1 to 4 courses per semester, with credit hours not typically exceeding 12 hours. How many courses would you be available to teach each semester?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * In order to determine an applicant's proficiency in written communication and ensure the appropriateness of teaching assignments, a directed writing sample is required. As an open-access college, at Valencia College we open our doors to everyone. One of our Big Ideas is that "anyone can learn anything under the right conditions." This means that as educators we are committed to creating the conditions that make success attainable for all students. Please provide us with a description of how you would create the "right conditions" to advance student learning.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please identify the modalities in which you are available to teach: Face-to-Face, Mixed Mode, Real-Time Virtual & Online

  (Open Ended Question)

• * We have teaching assignments on multiple campuses (Lake Nona, Downtown, Winter Park, East, Osceola, West and Poinciana). Please list in order of preference your campus(s) of choice.

  (Open Ended Question)