"Adjunct Instructor, Political Science (Dual Enrollment Focus)"

Position Title

Adjunct Instructor, Political Science (Dual Enrollment Focus)

Special Instructions to Applicants

Los Medanos College seeks to create a pool of applicants for the position of adjunct (part-time) instructor in Political Science. Applicants should have the ability to teach fully in-person in the Pittsburg/Brentwood area, and be interested in teaching at both college and high school (dual enrollment) sites. Dual Enrollment sections are currently scheduled at Heritage High School in Brentwood, CA, and typically take place in the afternoons on Tuesdays and Thursdays from August-December.
Note: Initial salary placement for full-time, tenure track positions are based on academic degree(s), upper/graduate level units earned, teaching experience and/or qualifying related professional occupation experience which ranges from $68,136 to $112,848 per year (Up to 132K). Adjunct instructor classroom faculty pay rate is $77.87 – 128.97 per hour (up to $151.16). Counseling, Librarian, Disabilities Specialist pay rate is $51.37-$87.77 per hour (up to $100.65).

Description of Position

Los Medanos College seeks to create a pool of applicants for the position of adjunct (part-time) instructor in Political Science. Applicants should have the ability to teach fully in-person in the Pittsburg/Brentwood area, and be interested in teaching at both college and high school (dual enrollment) sites.

Our Vision for Social Justice

We are seeking people who recognize the critical role community colleges play in social justice... [full vision text summarized for brevity, but include key points on equity, diversity, etc.]

Location

Los Medanos College

Salary

Adjunct instructor classroom faculty pay rate is $77.87-$128.97 per hour (up to $151.16).

Position Status

Temporary

Department

L5007-Social Science

Discipline

Political science

Duties and Responsibilities

Adjunct Faculty duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: 1. providing instruction... [list all 9 points]

Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience

Masters in political science, government, or international relations OR Bachelors in any of the above AND Masters in economics, history... OR the equivalent.

Desirable Qualifications

• Interest in teaching college courses at high school sites (dual enrollment)
• Demonstrated commitment to student learning...

Job Dates

Job Open Date: 12/23/2025
Job Close Date: 02/05/2026
Employment Begins: Fall 2026

Inquiries

Ryan Hiscocks, Department Chair
rhiscocks@losmedanos.edu