Lecturer, CC (Political Science) - Fall 2025/Spring 2026/Summer 2026

University of Hawaii System; Dihlabeng Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Part time

Job summary

A higher education institution is seeking a part-time Lecturer in Political Science for Fall 2025/Spring 2026/Summer 2026. The successful candidate will teach assigned courses, prepare syllabi, and maintain office hours. A Master's degree in Political Science is required. Teaching experience at the community college level is preferred. Applications will be accepted continuously, and complete submissions are necessary.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree must be from an accredited institution.
• Ability to demonstrate teaching experience at a community college level.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses in Political Science.
• Prepare course syllabus and maintain office hours.
• Work under supervision of discipline coordinator.

Skills

Teaching experience

Clear communication

Familiar with behavioral objectives

Education

Master’s degree in Political Science

Job description

Title: Lecturer, CC (Political Science) - Fall 2025/Spring 2026/Summer 2026

Hiring Unit: Social Science

Location: Leeward Community College

Date Posted: 06/16/2025

Closing Date: Continuous

Salary: Minimum $1,978 per credit hour

Other Conditions:

Fall 2025/Spring 2026/Summer 2026, part‑time, temporary, for lecturer applicant pool. Non‑tenurial, pending availability of funding and actual staffing requirements. May be for Leeward CC day, evening or weekend offerings on‑ and off‑campus such as Leeward CC - Waianae Moku and local area high schools (pending background clearance) or other satellite campuses.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses in the discipline.
• Maintain minimum of one office hour per week for each course taught.
• Prepare course syllabus and reports related to teaching and student progress.
• Work under supervision of discipline coordinator/division chairperson in integrating teaching efforts with other instructors in the discipline area.
• May include instructional assignments involving distance education.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Political Science.
• All minimum qualifications must be from a regionally or nationally accredited institution and met by the effective date of appointment. If qualified applicants are not available, those not meeting the minimum qualifications may be considered on an exception basis.

Desirable Qualifications

• Teaching experience at a community college level.
• Demonstrated ability to work with adult learners and communicate clearly.
• Familiarity with competency‑based instruction and behavioral objectives.

Application Submission

Click on the “Apply” button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents. Documents include:

• Graduate and undergraduate transcript(s) from a regionally or nationally accredited institution of higher education showing degree and coursework to date appropriate to the position. (Copies of transcripts are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required at the time of hire. Academic record/grade summaries will NOT be accepted. Diplomas and copies will NOT be accepted.) Transcripts issued from an institution outside the United States of America require a course‑by‑course analysis with an equivalency statement from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES), verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. Expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant.
• A brief one‑page cover letter explaining how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications.
• Resume.

Separate documents and application materials must be submitted for each position. Late or incomplete application will not be considered. The application will be considered incomplete if material submitted is unreadable. Please REDACT references to social security numbers and birth date on submitted documents. All requested documents/information become the property of Leeward Community College and will not be returned. Note: If you have not applied for a position before using NEOGOV, you will need to create an account.

Inquiries

808-455-0326

EEO Statement

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