Political Science Adjunct Rolling Pool

Virginia Commonwealth University; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 4,000 - 7,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University, College of Humanities and Sciences, invites applications for an adjunct faculty pool in the Department of Political Science for AY2026-2027. Positions are on an as-needed basis and remain active for a year.

Only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews. Responsibilities include meeting course guidelines, timely grading, prompt response to student inquiries, and submitting final grades per department policy.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Meet all designated course instruction guidelines; grade assignments and exams in a timely manner based on instructions/rubric provided; respond to student inquiries within 24 hours; submit final grades according to College/Department policy.

Skills

Teaching experience

Education

Master’s degree in political science or related field

PhD or other doctoral degree in political science or related field

Job description

The Virginia Commonwealth University College of Humanities and Sciences is recruiting a pool of adjunct faculty for AY2026-2027 course sections within the Department of Political Science. This pool will be utilized on an as-needed basis. Your application will remain active for a year; you may resubmit your application for subsequent years. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Position Responsibilities:

Meet all designated course instruction guidelines; grade assignments and exams in a timely manner based on instructions/rubric provided; respond to student inquiries within 24 hours; and submit final grades according to College/Department policy.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree, PhD, or other doctoral degree in political science or a related field with experience and specialized expertise directly related to the position.
• Demonstrated teaching experience.