Adjunct - Political Science
Adjunct - Political Science
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About Hood College
Founded in 1893 Hood College is a Liberal Arts College of about 2100 students. It is located in the center of historic Frederick Maryland a city of about 80000. The 50-acre campus consists of about 1300 undergraduate students. The faculty and staff take pride in presenting an exciting university-like education in a small college environment to highly motivate students by integrating the liberal arts with professional studies. Hood College is nationally recognized for its mission of excellence in undergraduate and graduate education research and public service.
Position Summary
Hood College invites applications for an adjunct position in Political Science beginning January 2026. Hood College offers an undergraduate major and minor in political science. The programs are housed in the Politics Law and Global Studies department.
Essential Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Teaching/Facilitation
Teach Public Policy a required 3-credit course for the major plus one elective course of the candidates choosing during the spring 2026 semester.
Qualifications
We seek a candidate who values diversity equity and inclusion in all that they do. Candidates must have strong organizational skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively with partners across campus in support of Hood Colleges mission as a student-centered liberal arts institution.
Education and/or Experience
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications
A Masters Degree or PhD in Political Science or a related discipline is required by the time of appointment. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to teaching. A cover letter should address the candidates previous experience and preparedness to teach in political science.
Preferred Skills and Characteristics
Technology Skills
Proficient in MS Office tools (Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint) e-mail and the Internet. Ability to learn new applications quickly including organization-wide information systems and department-specific software applications.
Language Skills
Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to effectively provide information and positively respond to questions from students and colleagues.
Compensation
The compensation for this temporary undergraduate teaching position is $3180 per three-credit course of instruction. Hood College has provided a compensation amount representing its good-faith estimate of what the College may pay for the position at the time of posting. The College may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation. This temporary position is not benefits-eligible except for participation in Hoods Group Supplemental Retirement Annuity (GSRA) plan and paid Maryland sick leave. Learn more about Hood College.
Qualified candidates are invited to apply online via our electronic application which requires submission of a letter of application curriculum vitae and research interests. A statement of experience working with students of diverse backgrounds is encouraged. Please provide the names and contact information for references.
Questions about the position should be directed toInterim Provost Dr. Paige Eager of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration apply no later than September 29 2025.
If you need assistance with the online application process please emailor call .
Hood College does not discriminate on the basis of sex race color national origin sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression marital status pregnancy disability religion or age in recruitment admission and access to or treatment or employment in its programs services benefits or activities as required by applicable laws including Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodation for disabled applicants and students. Inquiries about discrimination or reasonable accommodation should be referred to the Coordinator for Title IX Alumnae Hall 401 Rosemont Avenue Frederick MD 21701 (AD 308) . For complete information on Hood Colleges nondiscrimination policy please visit
Employment Type
Full-Time
