Adjunct Instructor, Political Science or Law, Public Policy, and Society (TEMPORARY)

Adjunct Instructor, Political Science or Law, Public Policy, and Society (TEMPORARY)

Posting Number: F01359
Location: Los Medanos College
Salary:

Description of Position:
We are looking to hire an adjunct instructor with academic and/or professional experience in law. We have one political science course (Intro. to Law, Public Policy, and Society - LPPS) that will serve as a general introduction to the law as a field of study for our students who are interested in pursuing a law degree/career. We will also have the option of reactivating a Constitutional Law class that focusses on civil liberties and civil rights. Although we have instructors who are qualified to teach these courses, none of them have the firsthand knowledge that we are hoping will be shared with our students. Studying and preparing to work in law is a serious undertaking and we are looking for an instructor who can inspire in our students a real sense of what that work will mean and how they can best prepare for their difficult path ahead.

Inquiries:
Department Chair - Ryan Hiscocks
rhiscocks@losmedanos.edu

Position Status: Temporary
EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff
Employee Group: Part-Time Faculty
Department: L5007-Social Science

Duties and Responsibilities:
Adjunct Faculty duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1. providing instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines and class schedules;
2. creating and maintaining an environment which emphasizes learning, encourages free discussion of ideas and critical thinking;
3. evaluating progress of students concerning educational matters and grades student work;
4. meeting with students outside of class;
5. maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;
6. maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter areas;
7. fulfilling professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member;
8. maintaining accurate academic records;
9. performing other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience:
Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty.

Political Science:
Master's in political science, government, or international relations
OR
Bachelor's in any of the above
AND
Master's in economics, history, public administration, social science, sociology, any ethnic studies, JD or LLB. OR the equivalent.

Law:
JD or LLB. (NOTE: Courses in aspects of law for application to a particular discipline may be classified, for minimum qualifications purposes in the discipline of the application.)

Desirable Qualifications:
Community college teaching experience and demonstrated ability to work productively and
collaboratively in an diverse community or environment. Academic or professional background/experience in law is preferable but not required.

Job Open Date: 09/22/2026
Job Close Date: 10/31/2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Employment Begins: Spring 2027
# of Months: 4

To apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/9849899

The Contra Costa Community College District does not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, sex, or sexual orientation. This prohibition against unlawful discrimination extends to any person who is perceived to have any of the above characteristics or who is associated with someone who has, or who is perceived to have, any of those characteristics.

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