Position Details
Position Information
Opportunity Type
FULL-TIME FACULTY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Position Title
POLITICAL SCIENCE INSTRUCTOR
Posting Number
F2612
Close/First Review Date
01/31/2027
Department
Humanities, Social Sciences, and Arts
Work Location
San Jose City College
Position Status
Full Time
Salary Range
$100,410 to $137,835 Entry Level Annual Salary (Academic Salary Schedule 2026-2027); Maximum Salary Potential $178,838. Note: Actual Salary placement is based on candidate's verified education and experience.
Benefits Summary
Excellent fringe benefit package includes a pension, medical, dental, vision, EAP (employee assistance plan) and life insurance for employee and eligible dependents, and income protection. Voluntary plans include supplemental life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403b and 457 Deferred Compensation Accounts. Faculty also receive paid sick leave.
Position Description
POSITION SUMMARYThis faculty position is a full-time, 100% FTE (10 Months) Tenure Track position as Political Science Instructor in the Division of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Arts at San José City College.
Assignment may include day and evening responsibilities.
This position is represented by the San Jose/Evergreen Federation of Teachers, AFT 6157.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Maintain currency in the field of Political Science; teach Political Science courses by communicating subject matter clearly and effectively.
2. Assist the Political Science department in recruitment efforts and onboarding of students and new associate faculty.
3. Teach day time, evening time, dual enrollment, and Saturday classes, as assigned per program need.
4. Teach using modalities as appropriate per program need and to support student learning-in-person, hybrid, asynchronous.
5.Teach courses in assigned discipline by communicating subject matter clearly and effectively.
6. Maintain eligibility for distance learning education and expand the adoption of open educational resources as part of the Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) initiative for Political Science Courses.
7. Adapt methodologies for students with special needs and different learning styles.
8. Demonstrate commitment to professional development, including but not limited to activities such as: participation in professional conferences, workshops, seminars, membership in professional organizations, research projects, publishing academic work, participation in statewide committees or organizations, etc.
9. Serve as faculty coordinator for pathway to law or another poli-sci related program or learning community as assigned by administrative supervisor.
10. Demonstrate sensitivity in working with students and staff of diverse racial, ethnic, academic and socio-economic backgrounds, sexual orientation, and disabilities by showing respect for differences and the dignity of others.
11. Participate in faculty responsibilities such as: course and curriculum development and review, student learning outcomes and assessment, program review, committees, research and special projects as needed in the discipline/department or district.
12. Attend and participate in department, division and college meetings and keep posted office hours.
13. Meet record keeping obligations on time, e.g. grades, census, reports, rosters, textbook orders, and requisitions.
14. Maintain and provide current course syllabi as required by California Education Code and Board policy.
15. Foster a professional work and learning environment.
16. Perform other duties as required by the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Required Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
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 (LL.B.)
OR
The equivalent
District's Diversity
Demonstrated sensitivity, knowledge and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender identity, sexual orientation, cultural, disability, and ethnic background of groups historically underrepresented, and groups who may have experienced discrimination. Success integrating diversity as appropriate into the major duties outlined in the job description and in the duties listed in the District's hiring policy; or demonstrated equivalent transferable skills to do so.
*Equivalency
Applicants applying under equivalency bear the responsibility of submitting the District's Equivalency Application form with details and evidence of the factors (academic preparation and/or experience) that they believe to be equivalent of the required qualifications as listed on the Job Announcements. Application(s) for equivalency are required if the degrees are not in the exact discipline required for the applicable position, according the California Community College Minimum Qualifications (select link below to review).
NOTE: Equivalency review is for degrees not in the exact discipline, only. You do not need to apply for equivalency review if you have a degree earned outside of the United States. However, a U.S. credential evaluation must be attached with your application materials for consideration. (See *Foreign Degrees section below). Transcripts must have an award or confer date at the time the application is submitted.
California Community College Minimum Qualifications20th EDITION Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges
District Equivalency Form
https://sjeccd.edu/sites/default/files/documents/HR-Recruitment_Equivalency-Application.doc
Foreign Degree
Foreign Degrees:
Degree(s) must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Council on Post-Secondary Accreditation and/or the U.S. Department of Education.
All degrees and credits earned outside of the United States must have a U.S. evaluation (course by course) of the transcripts and must be submitted with the application.
Degrees earned outside of the U.S. without a U.S. credential evaluation attached, will not be considered.
Desired Qualifications
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. Experience teaching Political Science courses at the community college and/or University levels.
2. Experience teaching online, using or developing OER textbooks, using Canvas or a similar LMS, and a desire to maintain currency in online training.
3. Experience developing curriculum in Political Science, including degrees and certificates.
4. Demonstrated experience developing and coordinating student opportunities for civic and community engagement through partnerships with local agencies, community organizations, and elected officials or offices.
5. Demonstrated willingness to teach in dual enrollment settings, including courses offered in partnership with local high schools.
6. A strong understanding of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism and a willingness to incorporate these core values into teaching Administration of Justice courses (cultural intelligence, background, or related experiences).
Working Environment
Typical classroom environment.
