Adjunct Political Science Instructor

Representative Duties: Instruct students in the assigned discipline Assignment may include teaching courses during the day, evening, on-line courses and/or off-campus sites

Minimum Qualifications: Applicant must meet one of the following requirements: Most current Minimum Qualifications for Faculty in California Community Colleges: Master's in political science, government, or international relations OR Bachelor's in any of the above AND Master's in economics, history, public administration, social science, sociology, any ethnic studies, JD or LL.B. OR the equivalent. Antelope Valley College Equivalency: No Antelope Valley College EquivalencyAND a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students (Assembly Bill 1725; Education Code 87360).

Application Process: This position requires the following documents to be attached to your online application in order to be considered: Application Current resume Letter of intent that addresses minimum and desirable qualifications. Scanned copy of official transcripts with required degree(s). Foreign transcripts and degrees require official certification of equivalency to U.S. transcripts and degrees by a certified U.S. review service at the time of application and must identify graduate level coursework. Two (2) current letters of professional reference signed and dated within the last year. Applications with incomplete information (i.e., statements such as "see resume") or missing documents will not be considered. Each recruitment is conducted independently from others; therefore, interested parties need to submit separate complete application packages for each position they apply. Applicants may be subject to passing an examination (written/technical), as appropriate to the requirements of the position. Residency within a reasonable geographical area of the college may be necessary. Travel expenses for pre-employment interviews and employment processing will not be authorized. AVC does not sponsor visas. If you have any questions or concerns/if you require accommodations for the application process in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources Office at (661) 722-6311. Antelope Valley Community College District (AVC) is committed to employing administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success. AVC recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. AVC is committed to hiring processes that support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates as required in federal and state laws and regulations.

Benefits: Antelope Valley Community College District offers a comprehensive benefit package including sick leave, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. More detailed information regarding benefit package eligibility will be presented at the time of employment offer.