Assistant/Associate Adjunct Faculty in Politics (POL 101) Introduction to American Politics

Location: Moraga

Open Date: Jun 17, 2025

Deadline: Jul 01, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description:

Founded in 1863, Saint Mary's is a residential campus nestled 20 miles east of San Francisco in the picturesque Moraga Valley. Based in the Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts traditions, Saint Mary's currently enrolls more than 4,000 students from diverse backgrounds in undergraduate and graduate programs. The De La Salle Christian Brothers, the largest teaching order of the Roman Catholic Church, guide the spiritual and academic character of the College.

As a comprehensive and independent institution, Saint Mary's offers undergraduate and graduate programs integrating liberal and professional education. Saint Mary's reputation for excellence, innovation and responsiveness in education stems from its vibrant heritage as a Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts institution. An outstanding, committed faculty and staff that value shared inquiry, integrative learning and student interaction bring these traditions to life in the 21st century. The College is committed to the educational benefits of diversity.

Saint Mary's College seeks to hire a per-course adjunct faculty member to teach Politics 101, Introduction to American Politics, in the traditional undergraduate program in Fall 2025.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3:20-5:00pm

This course will be taught in person, on campus.

Designed to develop comprehensive understanding of the basic structures, functions, and dynamics of America's political system. Governmental processes and institutions covered in this course include: the U.S. Constitution, America's three branches of government, civil rights, social movements, and political participation. Includes experiential learning activities in both individual and group formats.

Qualifications:

ABD or PhD (preferred) in political science, international relations, or related field. Experience teaching in a liberal arts environment to a diverse student body are desirable. Candidate must agree to structure syllabus with assignments that will demonstrate common core learning outcomes.

Candidates must reside in California.

Salary: $9,929-$13,744 dependent on qualifications. The salary range for this position is covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the College and SEIU, Local 1021, available https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iMq54hZVvyJovI2FtEnCVQKpNqW7J8ed/view?usp=share_link.

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Requirements

• Start Date: No Start Date
• Education: Varied (See Description)
• Work Experience: 0 - 2 years
• Part/Full Time: Part-Time

Contact / Additional Information

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