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SEIU 521

Political Director

San Jose, CA · On-site

Salary: 136,115.49-150,442.30 Political Director SEIU Local 521 was founded in 2007 when 5 local unions came together in the Bay Area, Central Coast and Central Valley to form one larger, more ...

Tuskegee University

Position Information Position Title Assistant Professor of Political Science Job Summary The Department of History and Political Science at Tuskegee University seeks to hire a tenure-track Assistant ...

SEIU Local 521

Political Director

San Jose, CA

Political Director SEIU Local 521 was founded in 2007 when 5 local unions came together in the Bay Area, Central Coast and Central Valley to form one larger, more powerful union. Together our members ...

DePaul

Part Time Faculty, Political Science

Chicago, IL · On-site

$4.5K - $5.6K/wk

Part Time Faculty, Political Science Full-time Faculty Positions Full-time faculty positions will be posted on a per-opening basis. Postings are organized by college/school and department. Applicants ...

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As of Jul 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for political jobs in the United States is $20.80, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $22.84 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Political Jobs vs Campaign Staff?

AspectPolitical JobsCampaign Staff
Required CredentialsVaries; often includes political science, law, or public administration degreesTypically includes experience in campaign operations, communications, or volunteer work
Work EnvironmentGovernment offices, political organizations, think tanksCampaign headquarters, event sites, field offices
Employer & Industry UsagePublic sector, non-profits, political partiesPolitical campaigns, electoral organizations

Political Jobs encompass a broad range of roles within government and political organizations, often requiring specialized education. Campaign Staff focus specifically on election campaigns, working in fast-paced environments to support candidate success. Both roles are integral to the political process but differ in scope and daily responsibilities.

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Temp Part Time Faculty: Political Science

Temp Part Time Faculty: Political Science

University of New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM • On-site

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Re-posted 16 days ago

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Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

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The Political Science department is seeking qualified temporary part time faculty members to teach undergraduate and/or graduate level classes in various disciplines as specified below.

Anticipated openings will be for Adjuncts who can teach courses in a broad range of subject areas, including but not limited to the subject areas covered in the following UNM courses:

POLS 1120: American National Government
POLS 2110: Comparative Politics
POLS 2140: Intro Political Analysis
POLS 311 - The Legislative Process
POLS 1140 - The Political World
POLS 315/316/317 - Constitutional Law: Powers/Liberties/Rights

Please consult the UNM Catalog for descriptions of these courses.

Instructors are responsible for all aspects of any class they are teaching. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to meeting with the class during assigned times, delivering the course curriculum, developing and grading assignments, reporting grades, and assessing student learning outcomes as outlined by the Chair of the department.

Positions are contingent upon need each semester as determined by student enrollment levels, courses on the current course schedule, and demand driven by graduation requirements. Positions may be filled or eliminated each semester up to the deadline for students to drop or add courses. Candidates who are selected for these positions will report to the Chair of the Political Science department.

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