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Infographic showing various Science Temp job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 19% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $48,391 per year, or $23.3 per hour.
Adjunct Instructor, Political Science (TEMPORARY)

Adjunct Instructor, Political Science (TEMPORARY)

Contra Costa Community College District

Martinez, CA

Part-time

Posted 11 days ago

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Adjunct Instructor, Political Science (TEMPORARY) at Contra Costa Community College District Share on X Print Application Deadline 7/29/2026 11:55 PM Pacific Date Posted 6/30/2026 Contact Human Resources Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay dependent on experience Length of Work Year Unspecified Employment Type Part Time, Temporary Job Description / Essential Elements: Print Adjunct Instructor, Political Science (TEMPORARY) Posting Number: F01343 Location: Los Medanos College Salary: Description of Position: Los Medanos College seeks applicants for the position of adjunct (part-time) instructor in Political Science. Applicants should have the ability to teach fully in-person in the Pittsburg/Brentwood area and fully online asynchronous classes. We are looking for an instructor to teach CA Politics specifically and there may be opportunities to teach college classes within our local high schools as part of our dual enrollment program.

Inquiries: Please send inquiries to:Ryan Hiscocks, Department Chair rhiscocks@losmedanos.edu Position Status: Temporary EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff Employee Group: Part-Time Faculty Department: L5007-Social Science Duties and Responsibilities: Adjunct Faculty duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:1. providing instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines and class schedules;2. creating and maintaining an environment which emphasizes learning, encourages free discussion of ideas and critical thinking;3

evaluating progress of students concerning educational matters and grades student work;4. meeting with students outside of class;5. maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;6.

maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter areas;7. fulfilling professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member;8. maintaining accurate academic records;9.

performing other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience: Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty. EDUCATION: 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, and any ethnic studies, Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.) or Legum Baccalaureus (LLB.) OR the equivalent Desirable Qualifications: | - Interest in teaching California Politics and American Government - Interest in teaching college courses at high school sites (dual enrollment) - Demonstrated commitment to student learning and demonstrated commitment to promoting the success of all students in an open-access learning environment, - Demonstrated sensitivity to and ability to motivate and teach community college students of diverse ethnic backgrounds, cultures, preparation learning styles, and/or disabilities, - Commitment to professional growth and development and to innovation and improvement of teaching Job Open Date: 06/29/2026 Job Close Date: 7/29/2026 Open Until Filled: No Employment Begins: Fall 2026 # of Months: 4 To apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/7276657 The Contra Costa Community College District does not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, sex, or sexual orientation

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