"Adjunct, Political Science & International Relations"

About Salve Regina University:

Salve Regina University, ranked as one of the most transformative colleges in the United States by Money Magazine, is a comprehensive Catholic University located in the scenic coastal community of Newport, Rhode Island. The University's commitment to academic success and personal discovery extends beyond its historic campus into a dynamic world where the application of higher thinking and skill are most valued. Salve Regina offers bachelor's and master's degree programs, graduate certificates, and doctoral programs in humanities, international relations and nursing. Enrollment includes more than 2,600 undergraduate and graduate students from across the U.S. and around the world.

Job Description:

CONTRACT TYPE: Semester based.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Department of Political Science and International Relations requires an adjunct instructor for a section of POL247, a 3-credit political science course, entitled "State Government Internship" for the Spring 2026 term. The textbook has been selected and will be provided to the instructor. The class meets at Salve Regina University for in-person instruction once a week, on Mondays, from 6 pm to 7:15 pm. In addition, the instructor must co-ordinate with the Rhode Island state government internship office to ensure the smooth application of students for their internships. Contact information will be provided to the instructor. The instructor must also be available via email and possibly via phone, for student questions and concerns, and for Internship Office questions and concerns.

Requirements:

• An MA or PhD in Political Science or a closely related discipline is required.
• Candidates must be able to demonstrate a capacity to teach, at the college level, various issues concerning the Rhode Island state government and the state government's relationship to the federal government and local government.

Additional Information:

Salve Regina University strives to provide equal opportunity in employment and education to all employees, students and applicants. No employee, student or applicant shall be discriminated against or harassed on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, age, marital or parental status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal or state law, in the administration of Salve Regina's employment policies, education policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other University administered programs. In accordance with Title IX, it does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any of its educational programs or activities. Salve Regina is also committed to making its programs and campus accessible to its visitors and compliant with all applicable non-discrimination laws.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must apply online for any open staff and faculty positions by providing a cover-letter and resume. Pre-employment background checks and reference checks are required of successful candidates. Salve Regina University participates in E-verify.

Please provide three professional references (1 current/former supervisor, 2 colleagues). If you are selected as one of our finalists applicants for the position, we will request the referee's you listed in your application to complete a reference screening form. By adding your referee's contact information below, you consent to allow Salve Regina University to contact your referee's for written references.

URL: www.salve.edu