Political Science Faculty

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• Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off:
  Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time
• 20 Paid Observed Holidays
• Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions
• Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)
• Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents
• Annual Professional Development Funding
• Flexible Work Schedules

• District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars
• Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter
• Virta Diabetes Reversal Program, Support Groups, and Diabetes Empowerment Education Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services
• Mobile On-Site Mammography Screenings
• Pre-Retirement Planning Events
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer)

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, adjunct instructor coordination, evaluation, and mentorship. This position begins in August 2026.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Political Science | Academic

A graduate degree is required. A faculty may qualify with any of the following:

• Master’s degree or higher in the teaching field OR
• Master’s degree or higher in any field with 18 graduate credit hours

The following disciplines meet the requirements to teach in this field:

• Political Science
• International Relations
• Public Administration
• Public Policy
• Law
• American Studies or Other Area Studies
• International Studies
• Politica…