Political Science Adjunct Rolling Pool

Virginia Commonwealth University- College of Humanities and Sciences; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A renowned educational institution in Virginia is seeking adjunct faculty for the Political Science department to teach courses like City Politics and Media & Politics. Candidates must possess a Master's or PhD in political science, along with demonstrated teaching experience. This part-time position emphasizes educational excellence and timely communication with students.

Responsibilities

• Meet all designated course instruction guidelines and grade assignments in a timely manner.
• Respond to student inquiries within 24 hours and submit final grades according to college policy.

Skills

Demonstrated teaching experience

Education

Master’s degree, PhD, or other doctoral degree in political science or a related field

Job description

Join to apply for the Political Science Adjunct Rolling Pool role at Virginia Commonwealth University- College of Humanities and Sciences

The Virginia Commonwealth University College of Humanities and Sciences is recruiting a pool of adjunct faculty for AY2025-2026 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.

For AY25-26, we are actively recruiting adjunct instructors to teach the following high-priority courses:

• City Politics or Urban Politics
• Political Science Research Methods
• Media & Politics
• Women & American Politics

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.

Education

• 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.

Competencies/Experience

• Demonstrated teaching experience.

To apply, please upload a cover letter, CV, and contact information for two professional references.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Part-time

Job Function

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

• Higher Education