Adjunct Instructor, Political Science

Job Title:

Adjunct Instructor,Political Science

Department: School of Arts and Sciences

Reports to: Division Chair

Effective Date: Fall 2026 8/31/26 through 12/18/26

# of Direct Reports: 0

# of People Supported: 0

Job Description:

Manhattanville University is seeking an adjunct professor to teach Introduction to Public Policy in the Fall 2026 semester (8/31/26 through 12/18/26). Please note that if the Fall semester is successful, there will be the possibility of future employment.

Format: Course will be scheduled to run fully in-person in the Fall at Manhattanville University. Days and times are flexible. Course size: 25 or less.

Course Description

Introduction to Public Policy provides an overview of the policymaking process, examining how governments identify public problems, develop policy solutions, and implement and evaluate policies. The course explores key theories, institutions, and actors shaping public policy, including elected officials, bureaucracies, interest groups, and the public. Emphasizing that opportunities to drive change exist throughout the policy system, the course prepares students to understand and influence policy as elected officials, public agency managers, nonprofit leaders, policy analysts, frontline service providers, or active citizens. Students develop critical thinking and writing skills to assess policy effectiveness and the societal impacts of government decisions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepare and teach well-organized classes and present other learning opportunities for students in accordance with student learning outcomes for the course.
• Create and share syllabus/syllabi with students and Dean's Office. This must be posted on the University's Learning Management Software (LMS), Brightspace.
• Post assignment grades in Brightspace for students to track their academic progress.
• Hold two hours of Office Hours for students. (This can be a mix of in-person and online)
• Use Manhattanville email for correspondence with students, faculty, and staff; respond to email in a timely fashion.
• Submit Roster Reconciliations, Mid-Term and Final Grades by appropriate deadlines. File Retention Alerts when student concerns arise.
• Uphold and comply with faculty duties as described in Section V of the Faculty Handbook: General Faculty Duties and Academic Opportunities.
• Be familiar with the College Catalog and Faculty Handbook.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Subject matter expertise
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with Brightspace or similar LMS.

Qualifications:
Education: The candidate must have an MA in Political Science, Public Administration, Government, or a JD.

Experience: Previous teaching experience.

Physical Requirements: None.

Salary: $3,375 - $3,675 per semester

Hours Expectation:
Teaching time: 2.5 hours/week per course taught
Office hours: 2 hours/week

Housing:

• Housing is not provided.

Benefits:

• Eligibility for tuition remission after one year of employment.
• Instructors can make elective contributions to the TIAA 403(b) retirement account.
• Membership in the credit union.

Job Type: Per Diem

Pay: $3,375 - $3,675