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Adjunct Faculty, Political Science

Shawnee State University  ·  Portsmouth, OH
AdjunctNon-TenurePolitical Science

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Adjunct Faculty, Political Science Print Adjunct Faculty, Political Science Salary Depends on Qualifications Location 940 Second St. Portsmouth, OH 45662, OH Job Type Part-Time Job Number POS-Pol Sci Division Academic and Student Affairs Department ASA-CAS-Social Sciences Opening Date 06/01/2026 Closing Date Continuous Description Benefits Job Description Summary The Department of Social Sciences invites applicants

for a part-time Political Science adjunct teaching position. These are semester-to-semester positions primarily teaching introductory courses, both in-person and online.The Social Sciences department prepares students for careers in multiple areas that focus on human interaction. Majors, Minors, and GEP courses in the Social Sciences enable students to better understand their place in the world by connecting personal

experience to past and present features of society. The Social Sciences offers major fields of study in Sociology, Political Science, History, and Psychology, and Minors in Economics and Anthropology, and general education courses in Geography. The Department values open-ended inquiry, critical dialogue, and a commitment to respect for diversity in all aspects.Applications are accepted continuously. All applicants

must complete the online application at Shawnee.edu and include:Cover letter to Human Resources, specifically addressing how your qualifications meet the posted qualifications.Resume;copy of official or unofficial transcripts indicating the highest degree attained;IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT REFERENCE SECTION: Include only the name and phone number of your Professional References. If you prefer, you may skip this section

entirely and provide your reference information in the Applicant Documents area of the application.Candidates invited for an on-campus interview may be required to present a teaching lecture and laboratory demonstration of their instructional abilities. Specific questions may be directed to Dr. Chip Poirot, Chair of the Department of Social Sciences, at 740.351.3396.Adjunct faculty at SSU are eligible for tuition

waivers (Tuition Waiver for Adjunct Faculty Policy (Download PDF reader)) and enjoy professional development opportunities, office space, and limited mileage reimbursement. Employment with the University is dependent upon BOT budget approval for the current fiscal year. A background check is required prior to employment.Note to Applicants - This is an open posting maintained and updated every semester based upon the

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