Entry Level Political Science International Affairs Jobs

POSITION TITLE: Adjunct Hiring Pool - Political Science & International Affairs
COMPENSATION RANGE: 1,080.00 - 1,300.00 per credit hour
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Faculty
Department: Political Sci & Intl Affairs
TARGET HIRE DATE: 8/17/2026
BENEFITS: UNC's Career Hub
This is an open pool posting and applicants will be contacted only if a suitable position becomes available. Pool may be used to fill vacancies for the Fall 2026 - Summer 2027.
This pool expires 05/31/2027. Applicants wishing to remain in this pool past 05/31/2027, must reapply at that time.
Position Summary:
Temporary,part-time adjunct faculty in the Department of Political Science andInternational Affairs. Online teaching opportunities are not available.Candidates must be available to teach face-to-face, not remotely.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree or equivalent in Political Science/International Relations. Commitment
to quality instruction at the college level is essential.
Benefits:
Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.
About UNC
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Background Check
Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.
This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.
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