Adjunct PT - Political Science

ADJUNCT PT – POLITICAL SCIENCE

DALEY COLLEGE

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Richard J. Daley College is located on the southwest side of Chicago.  As a City College of Chicago, Daley College offers accessible and affordable opportunities for academic advancement, career development, and personal enrichment.  The Advanced Manufacturing College to Careers program is headquartered at Richard J. Daley College.

The Department of Social and Psych Science is currently seeking a Political Science Adjunct to begin Spring Semester 2026.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

·         Creates an effective learning environment that fosters students’ intellectual curiosity and helps students’ problem solve using discipline-specific thinking strategies. 

·         Designs courses that have clearly articulated learning outcomes that are student centered and promote students’ active participation in their own learning. 

·         Prepares syllabi that include student learning objectives and student learning outcomes.

·        Develops and designs an assessment program that includes regular and useful feedback to students in an objective, consistent, and timely manner; evaluates and documents student performance using established methods and criteria and records course grades promptly.

·         Commits to engaging and improving upon behavioral commitments that foster inclusivity and a sense of belonging amongst students.

·         Stays abreast of innovations and current trends in one’s specific academic discipline as they pertain to pedagogy and technology; continuously reflects on and refines craft.

·         Demonstrates excellence in teaching and a commitment to integrating new technologies in the learning process.

·         Fosters a safe environment that respects the diversity of individuals and ideas by modeling respect for all students and conveying confidence in every student’s ability to learn. 

·         Employs a variety of teaching methods to meet students’ varying learning needs, abilities, and interests and to optimize student outcomes.

·         Teaches in a manner consistent with the philosophy, policies, and guidelines of the college.

 QUALIFICATIONS

·         Master’s Degree in Public Policy, Political Science, or Government.

·         Teaching experience at the college level preferred.

·         Excellent verbal and written skills required with the ability to communicate persuasively with tact and diplomacy.

·         The ability to work in a culturally diverse work environment.

·         Experience with a diverse, multi-lingual student population desired, as is a commitment to the open access mission of the community college. 

·         Disposition towards developing the competencies outlined in the City Colleges Academic Excellence Pillars.

·         Knowledge of Brightspace or similar Learning Management System preferred. 

·         Prior experience with online teaching (via Zoom) and/or online teaching certification preferred.

·         Proficiency in Microsoft office applications.

To Apply:

·         Cover letter

·         Resume or curriculum vitae

Note: Unofficial transcripts, a statement of your teaching philosophy and professional letters of recommendation are required at the time of interview. Official transcripts must be provided if hired.

The salary range for this position is $800.00 - $943.00 per contact hour. The rate paid is in accordance with City Colleges approved salary scale. Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/ 

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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