Adjunct-Political Science & Public Administration

University of North Florida Alumni Association • Jacksonville, FL

20d

About The Position

The Department of Political Science & Public Administration is hiring an adjunct faculty member. This is a non-tenure-earning position appointed on a semester-by-semester basis as needed. The anticipated start date is December 17, 2026. Adjunct appointments are for one academic term at a time and do not create a continuing contractual relationship with the University. The position may teach undergraduate courses. The schedule varies, and the work is part-time.

The selected candidate must submit official transcripts, and applicable U.S. degree-equivalency evaluations, documenting qualifying academic credentials by the date of hire. The position requires a background check and may also require a credit check. The position holder is designated a Responsible Employee under Title IX and must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse to the University’s Title IX Administrator or a divisional Title IX Coordinator.

The University of North Florida states its commitment to an inclusive and welcoming environment and to nondiscrimination and non-retaliation. UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution, reflecting its collaboration with community partners and its mission to contribute to the public good and prepare engaged citizens.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Political Science, Public Administration, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Submit an online application and upload a current curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, and the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references.
• Submit official transcripts and, where applicable, U.S. degree-equivalency evaluations documenting qualifying academic credentials by the date of hire.
• Complete a background check; a credit check may also be required.

Nice To Haves

• PhD in Political Science, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
• Experience teaching Political Science or Public Administration courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned course(s) in accordance with the approved syllabus and course schedule.
• Hold scheduled office hours at a frequency and in a modality negotiated with the acting program director and department chair.
• Promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse as required by the position’s Responsible Employee designation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level