Adjunct-Political Science & Public Administration

General Description/Primary Purpose:

The Department of Political Science & Public Administration is seeking to hire an Adjunct. This is a non-tenure earning position in the Department of Political Science & Public Administration.

Appointment: Adjunct faculty are hired on a semester-by-semester basis, as needed.

Anticipated Start Date: The position is expected to begin on December 17, 2026.

Position responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Teach assigned course(s) in accordance with the approved syllabus and course schedule
• Hold scheduled office hours with frequency and modality as negotiated with the acting program director and department chair

Working Hours:

• Part-time

Work Schedule:

• Varies

Supervision Exercised:

• This is not a supervisory role

About the Department:

For more information about the Department of PS&PA, visit: https://www.unf.edu/coas/pspa/index.html

Required Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Political Science or Public Administration or a closely related field from an accredited institution.

Preferred:

PhD in Political Science or Public Administration or closely related field, experience teaching Political Science or Public Administration courses.

Required Licensure:

N/A

Additional Application Materials Required:

UNF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted online through the Human Resources website, unf.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com

In addition to completing an online application, candidates should be prepared to upload the following required documents:

• Current curriculum vitae
• Unofficial transcripts
• Names, phone numbers, and email address of three professional references

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials by the date of hire.

Job Posting Close Date: Open until filled

Note: Adjunct jobs, posted as open until filled, may close at any time without notice.

Special Instructions:

Applicants must complete an online application, as well as upload supplemental documents at unf.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com to be considered for this position. Applicants who do not apply online and/or upload all the required documents will not be considered for this position. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Lauren Chartier at 904-620-2997 or l.chartier@unf.edu

Required Qualifications

Temporary appointment extended to an expert in a specific field to give instruction in connection with an established program. The appointments are: for one (1) academic term at a time and possess no continuing contractual relationship with the University. May teach undergrad courses with Master's degree in specified discipline. Can be used for temporary (OPS) faculty titles only.

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check. The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator

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