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Infographic showing various Social Science Instructor job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 23% Part Time, and 1% Temporary. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $56,705 per year, or $27.3 per hour.
Adjunct Political Science Instructor

Adjunct Political Science Instructor

Yuba Community College District

Marysville, CA • On-site

$47.07 - $78.42/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Adjunct Political Science Instructor
Location
Yuba College - Marysville, CA.
Job Description
BASIC FUNCTION:
• Develop and deliver instructional lectures for Political Science courses up to 10 hours/week
• Organize and teach all levels of Political Science classes
• Use appropriate teaching methods to facilitate student learning;
• Teach day, evening, and/or weekend teaching assignments, which may include distance learning (interactive television, online) and accelerated courses;
• Assess Student Learning Outcomes every semester;
• Participate in department, division, and college-wide initiatives and committees if desired
Essential Duties Summary
REQUIRED DUTIES:
Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
Required Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate, by the final filing date, must possess the minimum qualifications stated below:
• 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, any ethnic studies, JD, or LL.B.
• OR the equivalent.
Desired/Preferred Qualifications
EXPERIENCE:
Preference may be given to candidates with life or teaching which would demonstrate the clear ability to teach Political Science to community college students.
Physical Demands
Range/Step
Step 1 - Step 7 (Based on degree and teaching experience)
Salary Range
$47.07 - $78.42/Lecture Rate Per Hour
Benefits Information
EEO Statement
As an equal opportunity employer with a diverse staff and student population, the Yuba Community College District is committed to creating an inclusive and effective learning and working environment for all.
Posting Detail Information
Internal vs. External
External
Posting Number
AS120P
Open Date
Close Date
Review Start Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Yuba Community College District is accepting qualified applicants for possible temporary part-time teaching assignments. These positions are filled based on the needs of the department and are on-going recruitments.
A complete application includes the following: Online Academic Application, resume, transcripts, EEO Statement, up to (3) current letters of recommendation and a cover letter/letter of interest.
EQUIVALENCY: If you do not meet the specific degree requirements for an instructor in the discipline required, you may request equivalency before the final filing date. There are three (3) forms that you will need to download from the HR web site under FORMS, it is titled: Equivalency Determination Application, Statement, and Procedure - the information requested is required of all candidates not holding the stated minimum qualifications who are seeking consideration on the basis of equivalency

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