Community College Faculty_ Political Science Instructor

Minneapolis Community and Technical College • Minneapolis, MN

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Minneapolis College, a vibrant and inclusive two-year community college in Minnesota, is accepting applications for a temporary, part-time instructor in our Political Science Department within the School of Liberal Arts and Cultures. This is an opportunity for a teaching position during the Fall Semester of the 2026 - 2027 academic year that may be renewed for the 2027 Spring Semester at the discretion of the Dean of the School of Liberal Arts and Cultures.

Requirements

• Must possess or meet minimum qualifications for the Minnesota State colleges and universities credential field of Political Science, #500019.
• Master's degree with a major in political science or Master's degree in any discipline/field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credits (27 graduate quarter credits) in political science.
• Current and former employees must be in good standing with Minneapolis College to be considered for the position.
• All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States at the time of employment.
• Minneapolis College does not sponsor visas.

Nice To Haves

• Community College Experience – two or more years of teaching experience in a community or combined community and technical college
• Autonomous classroom teaching experience with American Politics, World Politics, and/or Constitutional Law
• Demonstrated teaching in multiple modalities, including fully online and blended models.
• Evidence of a strong and clear understanding of and commitment to equity-informed pedagogical practices.
• Commitment to continuous professional development in pedagogy.
• An interest in contributing to our Transformation and Reentry Through Education and Community (TREC) program by teaching courses inside Stillwater, Lino Lakes, and/or Faribault Correctional Facilities

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction in multiple modalities, including on campus, blended, and synchronous and asynchronous online formats.
• Provide quality teaching in assigned field of study to a very diverse student population in both in-person and online modalities.
• Develop and revise instructional materials.
• Assess student outcomes at the course, department, and College levels.
• Establish, cultivate, and maintain collegial and cooperative work relationships with instructors in the Political Science Department, the Department’s administrators, academic advisors, and support staff, and all College personnel.
• Participate actively in the College community through PSCI Department and School of Business and Economics meetings.
• Utilize campus technology to connect to faculty, staff, and students.
• Participate in ongoing professional development activities and professional association memberships.

Benefits

• 11 paid Holidays
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
• a Pension Plan
• 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options
• pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts
• employer paid life insurance
• short and long term disability
• professional development
• a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents

What This Job Offers

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