Part-Time Faculty Political Science
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A possibility becomes a probability.
A dream becomes reality.
Valencia College
Valencia College invites you to become part of a growing community of passionate part-time faculty committed to inspiring brighter tomorrows for our students. Over the last 50 years, Valencia College has pioneered the use of innovative learning approaches to make secondary education more accessible.
At Valencia College, we believe that “anyone can learn anything under the right conditions.” With this goal in mind, we work to support students in achieving their academic and career goals. Faculty are essential to the College’s ambitious goals, and to improving the lives of our students. We hope you’ll consider applying to join our team!
Learn More about our Big Idea and Meet our College President, Dr. Kathleen Plinkse!
What are the Position Requirements:
- A Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a major in political science, government, or international relations OR 18 graduate semester hours in political science, government or international relations and a Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution. [Required] The J.D. and M.P.A. degrees alone are not considered as appropriate training for undergraduate political science teaching assignments. Either degree must be supplemented with 18 prefix-specific graduate hours as indicated above.
- We are hiring faculty members to teach POS 2041
- This position will offer Face-to-Face, Online, Mixed Mode modalities. For more information about course type modalities, please click here
- We have positions available at East, West, Winter Park, Osceola, Downtown and Lake Nona.
- Please note that you will need to establish and maintain Florida residency within 30 days from your start date if selected for this position.
What is Our Process:
- Application collection begins: April 22th, 2024
- Application closing date: This position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and the posting may close at anytime. Please ensure to submit your completed application as soon as possible.
- Anticipated start date: Fall 2024 (August)
Why Work for Valencia College:
Our total rewards program provides part-time faculty a wide-ranging combination of pay, paid time off, FICA alternative, professional development, work/life balance in a meaningful, collaborative work environment, and so much more.
We invite you to complete the online application form and include the following required materials:
- Resume or curriculum vitae
- Cover Letter
- Unofficial transcripts [must be uploaded at the time of application submission]
- Note: degree must be conferred by the time of hire.
- Applicants must complete the entire online application form, including the work history section, even if attaching a resume. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Additional Information:
Applicants with degrees from institutions from outside of the United States, are required to complete the following steps:
- Provide a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts and degrees. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have any foreign transcripts evaluated prior to submission through an authorized evaluation service such as World Education Services. For a list of acceptable evaluation services, please visit https://www.naces.org/members.
- This position is not eligible for Veteran’s Preference under Florida Statute 295.07(5)(a), F.S.
- Additional campus locations may be added to this search prior to the date of closing, based on hiring needs.
- This position may be subject to the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement with SEIU.