Political Science Adjuncts

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This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.

Position Information

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: Political Science & Public Admin

Working Title: Political Science Adjuncts

Vacancy Type: Part-Time Temporary

Min T/E Requirements: Applicants must have a Ph.D in Political Science or Public Administration or a Master’s Degree in Political Science or a related field that includes a minimum of 18 hours of graduate work in History. All degrees must come from accredited institutions. Strong consideration will be afforded to candidates who exhibit a demonstrated record of professional experience and success in undergraduate teaching. For positions that may include online teaching, candidates are expected to demonstrate an ability to successfully structure and implement a distance-education based course.

FTE: .5

Recruitment Range: Rank and salary are commensurate with education and experience.

Number of vacancies: 2

Position #: ADJA01

FLSA Status: Exempt

Months per year: 4

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday

Primary Purpose of Position: Instruction of Political Science and Public Administration

Job Description: The Department of Political Science and Public Administration has need for part-time or adjunct faculty to teach courses in the following subject areas: Introduction to Political Science, Introduction to American Politics, North Carolina Politics. We invite applications to be submitted for potential openings. These positions are especially suited for potential faculty who possess terminal degrees in Political Science or have a minimum of 18 hours of approved graduate course work in relevant fields of Political Science. Excellence in teaching and learning conducted within a rigorous and stimulating environment is an important core value of the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. The Political Science and Public Administration Department has a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and part-time faculty are expected to exhibit and maintain campus and department standards. Work Location: Main campus of the University of North Carolina at Pembroke or online.

Management Preference: Prior experience teaching in higher education.

Lic or Certification required by statute or regulation: This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.

Required Documents:

• C V/Resume

Optional Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Other Document
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