Job Details

CLASSIFICATION: Adjunct Faculty

DEPARTMENT: Political Science

POSITION SUMMARY: Moravian University invites applications for a part-time adjunct teaching position in the political science department to teach POSC 120 A: Introduction to Political Thinking in Fall 2026. This is an introductory political theory survey course that is also part of the general education curriculum.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach one section of the undergraduate course POSC 120 A: Introduction to Political Thinking.
• This course meets twice a week: Tuesday/Thursday, 9:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
• Work with existing syllabus and book order (primary sources and anthology).
• Read and respond to weekly student reading notes submitted before class online (most weeks).
• Administer and grade in-person exams on paper.
• Hold student hours for three hours a week.
• Take attendance at every class meeting.
• Submit reports as requested on student attendance and performance.
• Complete required administrative tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS: PHD or ABD in political science with first or second field concentration in political theory. Preferred: Undergraduate teaching experience in 100-level introductory political theory courses.