Political Science Faculty

The Political Science faculty member will provide instruction in political science courses to a broad and multifaceted student population while contributing to Phoenix College's learning-centered environment. The faculty member will engage students and motivate student success while teaching classes in a variety of modalities using a variety of instruction and assessment methods and technologies. The faculty member will occasionally supervise and mentor students in independent study projects.

The faculty member will also provide discipline-related leadership in the area of political science, including but not limited to curriculum development, and adjunct instructor coordination, evaluation, and mentorship.

This position begins in August 2026.

Essential Functions

1. Teach a variety of undergraduate political science courses to a multifaceted student population. Teaching responsibilities include (a) create and distribute course syllabi which satisfy District content requirements; (b) create and deliver meaningful learning activities designed to help students successfully master course content; (c) occasionally supervise and mentor students in independent study projects; (d) be present for all scheduled class meetings;

(e) maintain academic support hours to help and advise students; (f) assess student performance on learning activities and provide timely feedback to support learning; and (g) submit final letter grades by stated College due dates.

2. Provide course leadership in the area of political science, including but not limited to (a) developing, revising, and maintaining political science course curriculum; (b) working with the department chair to schedule political science course offerings; and (b) coordinate, evaluate, and mentor adjunct instructors in political science.

3. Engage in the academic life of the College by participating in departmental and campus activities. These activities include (a) support of and engagement with faculty colleagues; (b) attendance at department meetings; (c) participation in campus activities; and (d) service on one or more College committees.