Adjunct-Political Science & Public Administration

University of North Florida • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

The Department of Political Science & Public Administration is seeking an adjunct faculty member for a non-tenure-earning position. Adjunct faculty are appointed one academic term at a time, on a semester-by-semester basis as needed, and have no continuing contractual relationship with the University. The position is expected to begin on December 17, 2026.

The adjunct will teach assigned courses in accordance with the approved syllabus and course schedule and hold scheduled office hours at a frequency and in a modality negotiated with the acting program director and department chair. This is not a supervisory role. The appointment is temporary and may involve teaching undergraduate courses with a master's degree in the specified discipline.

Applicants must apply online and upload a current curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, and the names and contact information for three professional references. The selected candidate must submit official transcripts and, if applicable, U.S. degree-equivalency evaluations documenting the qualifying credentials by the date of hire. The position requires a background check and may require a credit check. The incumbent is designated a Responsible Employee under Title IX and must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, or child sexual abuse to the appropriate University Title IX administrator or coordinator.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Political Science, Public Administration, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Submit an online application, current curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, and names, phone numbers, and email addresses for three professional references.
• Selected candidate must submit official transcripts and, as applicable, U.S. degree-equivalency evaluations by the date of hire.
• Successful completion of a background check; a credit check may also be required.
• Comply with Title IX Responsible Employee reporting obligations.

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 of a Title IX Responsible Employee.

What This Job Offers

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