Instructor, Political Science
About The Position
Join the PSC family and connect with accomplished and diverse colleagues who inspire and innovate students and transform lives and futures. Along with helping our students reach their goals, Pensacola State makes career fulfillment a reality. Job Description: The Political Science Instructor position is a 9-month, tenure-track faculty position with an anticipated start date of August 2026 . The successful candidate will teach American National Government and other political science courses, including International Relations, as assigned. This position requires effective teaching and advising diverse students, excellent oral and written communication skills, and a commitment to the college's comprehensive mission. The Instructor will prepare course plans and materials, effectively deliver subject matter content, monitor student attendance and progress, participate in departmental and College committees, participate in curriculum development, support activities that foster retention, participate in the selection of textbooks, assess student learning outcomes, and take part in other service and professional development activities. Multiple campus, day, evening, and distance learning teaching assignments are possible. This position reports to the Department Head, Humanities and Social Sciences.
Requirements
- Graduation from an institution that holds accreditation recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and approved by the College with a master's degree in political science or closely related field.
- Successful results of a criminal background check are required.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- A commitment to the college's comprehensive mission.
Nice To Haves
- Doctoral degree in political science or closely related field.
- Post-secondary teaching experience and experience teaching distance learning courses.
Responsibilities
- Teach American National Government and other political science courses, including International Relations, as assigned.
- Effectively teaching and advising diverse students
- Prepare course plans and materials
- Effectively deliver subject matter content
- Monitor student attendance and progress
- Participate in departmental and College committees
- Participate in curriculum development
- Support activities that foster retention
- Participate in the selection of textbooks
- Assess student learning outcomes
- Take part in other service and professional development activities.
Benefits
- Pensacola State College offers a comprehensive benefits package for health, dental, vision, hospitalization, and supplemental insurance benefits through the State of Florida’s Group Insurance Program.
- All employees in established, eligible positions are members of the Florida Retirement System from their first day of employment.
- Other benefits offered include participation in the wellness program, tuition waivers, educational opportunities, and paid sick leave.
- Additional leave types are position specific.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
