Job Description

The El Camino Community College District is now accepting applications for anticipated part-time faculty positions Political Science for the 2026 spring semester. Job Responsibilities Part-time Political Science faculty job responsibilities include instruction of Political Science courses, submission of required reports and grades, mandated trainings, and assessment of student learning outcomes to improve instruction and learning. Part-time faculty teaching assignments may include morning, afternoon, evening or weekend hours. Assignments may also include dual enrollment instruction at local high schools. In order to teach asynchronous online or hybrid courses, part-time faculty must complete El Camino College's online and digital education certification process, which consists of either local training or a waiver. Required Qualifications Master's degree in political science, government, or international relations; OR Bachelor's degree in any of the above AND Master's degree in history, economics, public administration, sociology or social sciences with emphasis in political science; any ethnic studies, Juris Doctor; OR The equivalent (Candidates not possessing the required qualifications as stated above, must explain in detail how their qualifications are equivalent to those above); OR Valid California Community college instructor credential in appropriate subject (per California Education Code 87355 issued prior to July 1, 1990); AND Sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of college students, and of individuals with disabilities. Desired Qualifications Previous college-level teaching experience. Closing Date Friday, November 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM Salary Part-time faculty are compensated on a semester basis according to the number of class hours assigned per semester and on cumulative semesters of instruction for the District. The beginning rate is $113.77 - $137.08 (lecture), $86.23-$103.87 (lab), per hour depending on education and experience. Conditions of Employment This is a part-time, temporary position for the 2026 spring semester, beginning February 17, 2026. Assignments may include off-site locations. Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credential(s), and transcripts. Candidates selected for employment must agree to be fingerprinted, submit a Certificate of Completion of the Tuberculosis Risk Assessment and/or Examination, provide proof of eligibility for employment in the United States, and present a valid Social Security Card upon hire. ADA Accommodations Applicants with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the ADA Compliance Officer at least five (5) working days prior to the final filing date: ADA Job Applicant Accommodation Request (maxient.com) To Apply Applicants must submit the following documents by the closing date: Online application: Cover letter describing how applicant meets the qualifications. Resume including educational background, professional experience, and related personal development and accomplishments. Pertinent transcripts (PDF format only) as stated in the required qualifications. (Unofficial computer-generated academic records/transcripts must include the name of the institution and degrees awarded to be acceptable.) Multiple page transcripts must be loaded as ONE PDF document. Valid California community college instructor credential in appropriate subject issued prior to July 1, 1990 (per California Education Code 87355); Foreign Transcripts: Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. For information on transcript evaluation services, please visit: IMPORTANT NOTE: Documents submitted or uploaded for a previous position cannot be reused for other positions. You must submit the required documents for each position you apply for by the closing date. Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application. Applications with an incomplete status will not receive consideration. You may check the status of your application online. If you need assistance you may call 310-660-3593 Ext. 3807 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday or by email at hr@elcamino.edu. Due to the large volume of calls received on closing dates, we highly recommend that you do not wait until the last day to apply so that we may assist you with questions or technical matters that may arise. Give yourself sufficient time to complete the profile, which may take 45 minutes or more. Positions close promptly at 3:00 p.m. PST (pacific standard time).

JEANNE CLERY CAMPUS SAFETY ACT

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, El Camino College has published an Annual Security Report, and all required statistical data. This publication includes Clery crime statistics for the previous three years relevant to El Camino College classes and activities, in addition to institutional policies concerning campus safety and security. The information is also available in printed form in the lobby of the Police Department and in select locations on campus. Upon request, the Campus Police Department can provide paper copies of this publication. Contact them at 310-660-3100.

EL CAMINO COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The El Camino Community College District is committed to providing an educational and employment environment in which no person is subjected to discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (over 40), mental or physical, sex, gender (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or retaliation; or on any other basis as required by state and federal law. #J-18808-Ljbffr New River Community College

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