Political Science Assistant Professor

Los Rios Community College District

Job Location:

Folsom, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 55957 - 105605

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Summary

The faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of a full-time faculty member.

The primary assignment will be as a generalist in Political Science with a focus in at least one of the following areas: Government International Relations or Political Theory.

The Department of Political Science is committed to helping nurture the next generation of academics and practitioners in politics in order to create well-rounded and educated American and global citizens.

Position Salary Information:
Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree upper/graduate level units earned and/or related professional occupational experience per the Los Rios College Federation of Teachers Contract(the initial maximum placement is Class V Step 8). For more information on the step placement process please click here.

Typical Duties

The instructional assignment may include but is not limited to teaching the following courses:

POLSC 1000 American Government and Politics
POLS 302 Comparative Politics
POLS 310 Introduction to International Relations
POLS 320 Introduction to Political Theory

To view a complete list of courses for this discipline please visit the Programs and Majors webpage:

FLC Programs and Majors

Minimum Qualifications

Masters in political science government or international relations
OR
Bachelors in any of the above
AND
Masters in economics history public administration social science sociology and any ethnic studies Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.) or Legum Baccalaureus (LL.B.)
ORthe equivalent*.
All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by August 20 2026.
Have an equity-minded focus responsiveness and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability gender identity sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

* See Application Instructions

Application Instructions

Before You Apply:
Follow the steps below to ensure your application is complete and ready for review. Applicants not following the guidelines below may be disqualified. Do not submit additional materials not requested or you may be disqualified.

Required Application Documents:

Applicants must submit the following

Los Rios Community College District Application
Letter of Interest
Resume orCurriculum Vitae
Unofficial Transcripts and/or Foreign Transcript Evaluation (see Transcript Requirements)
Equivalency Determination Request Form (if applicable - see Minimum Qualification Requirements)

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

Degree titles must match the stated qualifications exactly (word-for-word).
If the degree title differs or if it contains added missing or rearranged words applicants mustsubmit a completed Equivalency Determination Request Form for the application to be considered. See the
Equivalency Determination Process webpage for details.
- Example: If a masters in Psychology is required but the transcript lists Counseling Psychology and that title is not listed in the Minimum Qualifications an Equivalency Determination Request Form must be submitted.
Previously granted equivalencies mustbe attached for verification. Email for a replacement copy.

Transcript Requirements:

Transcripts must be from an accredited U.S. institutions or approved foreign evaluation agency.
Foreign transcript evaluations must be issued by an AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluation Inc.) or NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) member agency. See the Foreign Transcript Evaluation webpage for details.
Transcripts mustclearly identify the degree(s) being used to meet the Minimum Qualifications.
If more than one degree is required to meet the Minimum Qualifications (e.g. a bachelors and a masters) transcripts for each degree must be included.
Transcripts must show the degree title and indicate whether each degree is completed or in progress.
If the degree is in progress the application must state the month and year the degree is expected to be attained.

Additional Instructions:

Only information listed on the application and transcripts will be used to verify Minimum Qualifications.
Applications stating see resumewill be disqualified.
Applications missing any required documentation will be disqualified.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Position SummaryThe faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowle...