Tenure Track Faculty, Political Science

Cuyahoga Community College; Highland Hills (OH); On-site; USD 49,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision plan

State Teachers Retirement System

Job summary

Cuyahoga Community College seeks a full-time political science faculty member to teach a broad range of courses at the Western Campus. The role includes preparing lectures, grading, and maintaining course materials, while engaging with students and colleagues.

The position requires a Master’s in Political Science, post-secondary teaching experience, and strong communication. A PhD is preferred; summer teaching may supplement nine-month pay.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Political Science.
• Post-secondary teaching experience.
• Teaching experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Suite (or equivalent).
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design.
• Advanced communication and organizational skills.
• Logic and reasoning to identify solutions.
• Sensitivity to diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Teaches a full range of political science classes.
• Prepares and delivers lectures to students on various topics in relation to a specific discipline.
• Evaluates and grades students’ class work, laboratory work, assignments and papers.
• Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts.
• Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature and participating in professional conferences.
• Maintains attendance records, grades and other required records.
• Moderates classroom discussions and advises students on curricula and career issues.
• Plans, evaluates and revises curricula and materials; administers exams.
• Collaborates with colleagues on teaching and research issues.

Skills

Microsoft Suite

Curriculum design

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Logic & reasoning

Diversity sensitivity

Education

Master’s degree in Political Science

PhD in Political Science

Master’s Degree in History or 18 graduate-level hours

Job description

Location: College-Wide (based at Western Campus)

Reports To: Assoc Dean, Soc Sci-W

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition ID:req7425

Employment Type: Full-Time Faculty

Union Position: Union

Work Schedule: Standard College Hours: M-F, 8:30am-5pm; Classes as Scheduled with Required Office Hours

Number of Openings: 1

Job Description

• Teaches a full range of political science classes.
• Prepares and delivers lectures to students on various topics in relation to a specific discipline
• Evaluates and grades students’ class work, laboratory work, assignments and papers
• Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts
• Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, speaking with colleagues and participating in professional conferences
• Maintains student attendance records, grades and other required records
• Initiates, facilitates and moderates classroom discussions
• As needed, advises students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues
• Plans, evaluates and revises curricula, course content and course materials and methods of instruction
• Compiles, administers and grades examinations
• Collaborates with colleagues to address teaching and research issues
• Maintains regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students
• Selects and obtains materials and supplies such as textbooks and laboratory equipment
• Serves on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, department matters and academic issues
• Participates in campus and community events

Required

• Master’s degree in Political Science
• Post-secondary teaching experience
• Teaching experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Suite (or equivalent)
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for students
• Advanced communication (verbal, written and interpersonal) and organizational skills
• Logic and reasoning skills to identify solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of a diverse population

Preferred

• PhD in Political Science
• Master’s Degree or 18 graduate-level hours of coursework in History
• Online teaching experience
• Community college teaching experience

Review of applications will begin on October 26, 2026.

This is a full-time tenure track faculty opportunity.The selected faculty member hired for this position could teach at any one ofthe College's campuses or sites.

Total Compensation & Benefits:
Target Hiring Rate/Salary:$58,165 with B.A. plus 30 semester hours (45quarter credits) or M.A. degree; Education less than or more than stated willaffect minimum salary. This salary reflects a nine (9) month contract period.Faculty can work during summer sessions to earn additional wages.
This offer includes acomprehensive and flexible benefitspackagecomprised of paid time off, affordable medical/dental/vision plancoverage, disability benefits, life/accidental/critical illness insurance,State Teachers Retirement System and other retirement plan options. Coveragefor dependents, spouses and domestic partners is also available.

Special Note: If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure .

Equal Opportunity Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.