Political Science Tenure Track Faculty; F

Position: Political Science Tenure Track Faculty (F)
Position Overview

Political Science Tenure Track Faculty

SALARY: $88,536.91 - $89,988.74

LOCATION:

Lynnwood, Washington

Final date to receive applications:
March 20, 2026, 5PM PST

DESCRIPTION:

Edmonds College is seeking a Department Title Tenure Track Faculty member.

As a Political Science Faculty Member, you will be responsible for teaching and providing leadership in various Political Science courses, including, but not limited to:
Introduction to Political Science, Political Theory, US Government, International Relations, Comparative Government, and State and Local Government. In this role, you will be responsible for developing curriculum, preparing teaching materials, developing and assessing learning outcomes to evaluate student work, assigning grades, maintaining required records, academic advising, and consulting with students. Other responsibilities include: department head duties; participating in achieving the college
¿ s mission and goals; upholding the college
¿ s values; college governance via department and division work; committee assignments; required professional development and college in-service activities (including employee orientation and college compliance training); and personal and program evaluation. The teaching assignment may include early-morning, late-afternoon, evening, weekend, or online classes. This is a tenure-track position reporting to the Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences and has an anticipated start date in September 2026;

and will have a 9-month service period.

For information on how to apply, please see Application Procedures and Required Documents below. The Final date to receive applications is March 20, 2026, at 5 PM PST.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Expertise in the Field

Demonstrate subject matter expertise, technological competency, and utilization of evidence-based teaching practices that actively engage all students in the learning process, regardless of class modality.

Cultural Competency

Demonstrated ability to create a learning environment that fosters student belonging and engagement by employing a curriculum that promotes cross-cultural connection and commitment to reflection, training, and collaboration to improve teaching.

Commitment to Access and Educational Success for All

Demonstrated experience providing access and educational success for all students.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Master's Degree in Political Science or equivalent

* Experience teaching Political Science at the college level

DESIRED

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Ph.D. in Political Science or significant post-master
¿ s coursework.

* Ability to develop new courses that align with transfer curricula and college initiatives, including connecting with current college programs.

* Demonstrated experience teaching across multiple modalities (in person, online, hybrid, and flex).

* Demonstrated effective use of high-impact practices, particularly undergraduate research and/or service learning.

* Demonstrated incorporation of methodological training (qualitative and quantitative) in ways that improve student transferability and employability.

* Demonstrated forward-thinking approach to contemporary quantitative or qualitative tools, i.e., AI and programming languages such as R or Python) used in Social Science analysis, with an emphasis on student understanding rather than tool-specific training.

* Demonstrated innovation in addressing critical thinking and analytical skills development

PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This is not a remote position; the successful candidate will be expected to be on campus. Work is typically performed in a classroom and office and can require standing or sitting for extended periods. Faculty members are required to use computers and other technologies in the work environment.

COMPENSATION:

The salary is based on the current faculty salary schedule; placement is based on education. The current range is $88,536.91 - $89,988.74 annually for a 172-day appointment, with contractually guided increases to $. The college provides an excellent benefits package which includes medical, dental, life insurance, and a retirement plan.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

* You must document your citizenship or employment…