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Position Information
Position Title
Adjunct Faculty, Political Science (In-Person)
Job Category
Job Type
(Part-Time) Adjunct Faculty
Supervisor's Title
Gabe Knight
Location
Scott Community College (10)
Job Description
Responsible for teaching courses and assessing learning outcomes in Political Science.
Must be available to teach on campus during daytime hours for Fall 2026 semester.
In-person Monday through Friday; Morning and/or Afternoon availability desired. Please indicate your availability in your cover letter.
Must demonstrate excellence in teaching and service. Must demonstrate a commitment to the mission and values of the community college.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Required Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Political Science or a Master's Degree with 12 graduate semester hours in Political Science, History, Law (JD), Public Policy, Public Administration, Sociology and Social Science. Six graduate semester hours must be in Political Science.
Community College teaching or training experience is preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Ability to lift up to 10 lbs. occasionally, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Salary
$800 per credit hour
Typical Duties and Responsibilities
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teach courses in accordance with outcomes identified in the established course development model. Teaching assignments may include varying delivery formats and methods.
Collaborate in the development and revision of curriculum as needed.
Meet promptly with scheduled classes.
Attend and participate in all scheduled faculty, college, district, and advisory meetings unless excused by the Academic Dean.
Assure that student outcomes are achieved in each course.
Evaluate and record student performance and achievement on a regular basis and provide regular student feedback.
Maintain established office hours and meet with the students as necessary.
Refer students to Academic Support and Student Services as needed and meet recommended student/instructional accommodations as required.
Serve as a student academic advisor.
Develop and administer assessment instruments to validate student outcome achievement.
Maintain accurate attendance, progress and grade records of all students.
Effectively plan and implement learning strategies appropriate for meeting student outcomes.
Analyze results of planning and teaching and make appropriate revisions.
Assist college in the recruitment and retention of students.
Actively serve as a departmental team member in effecting change fostering continual educational improvement.
Maintain currency of professional skills to continually enhance instructional skills.
Regularly engage in professional learning activities and actively seek information about developing trends and ideas.
Is committed to providing quality service that meets or exceeds the expectations of students and internal/external stakeholders.
Complete other job duties unique to your area as assigned by the academic dean.
EICC Non-Discrimination Statement
It is the policy of Eastern Iowa Community College District not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status, as required by the Iowa Code §§216.6 and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.).
If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact EICC's Equal Employment Opportunity Officer/Equity Coordinator, Eastern Iowa Community College District, 101 West Third Street, Davenport, Iowa 52801, 563-336-5222, equity@eicc.edu or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: 303-844-5695. FAX: 303-844-4303; TDD: 800-877-8339 or Email: OCR.Denver@ed.gov
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F150P
Number of Vacancies
3
Open Date
07/28/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
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