Community College Faculty - Political Science Instructor

Minneapolis College, a vibrant and inclusive two-year community college in Minnesota, is accepting applications for a temporary, part-time instructor in our Political Science Department within the School of Liberal Arts and Cultures. This is an opportunity for a teaching position during the Fall Semester of the 2026 - 2027 academic year that may be renewed for the 2027 Spring Semester at the discretion of the Dean of the School of Liberal Arts and Cultures.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Deliver instruction in multiple modalities, including on campus, blended, and synchronous and asynchronous online formats.
• Provide quality teaching in assigned field of study to a very diverse student population in both in-person and online modalities;
• Develop and revise instructional materials;
• Assess student outcomes at the course, department, and College levels;
• Establish, cultivate, and maintain collegial and cooperative work relationships with instructors in the Political Science Department, the Department's administrators, academic advisors, and support staff, and all College personnel;
• Participate actively in the College community through PSCI Department and School of Business and Economics meetings;
• Utilize campus technology to connect to faculty, staff, and students;
• Participate in ongoing professional development activities and professional association memberships.
• Schedule may include daytime, evenings, or Saturdays.

Salary Range:

Temporary part-time employees are paid according to the faculty salary schedule. Salary schedule placement is determined on the basis of education and experience and in accordance with the 2025 - 2027 Master Agreement between the Minnesota State Board of Trustees and the Minnesota State College Faculty.

Minimum Qualifications

Must possess or meet minimum qualifications for the Minnesota State colleges and universities credential field of Political Science, #500019: Visit https://www.minnstate.edu/system/asa/academicaffairs/cfc/fields/500019.html for details.

Education Requirement

• Master's degree with a major in political science or
• Master's degree in any discipline/field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credits (27 graduate quarter credits) in political science.

Preferred Qualification

• Community College Experience - two or more years of teaching experience in a community or combined community and technical college
• Autonomous classroom teaching experience with American Politics, World Politics, and/or Constitutional Law
• Demonstrated teaching in multiple modalities, including fully online and blended models.
• Evidence of a strong and clear understanding of and commitment to equity-informed pedagogical practices.
• Commitment to continuous professional development in pedagogy.
• An interest in contributing to our Transformation and Reentry Through Education and Community (TREC) program by teaching courses inside Stillwater, Lino Lakes, and/or Faribault Correctional Facilities

Other Requirements

Current and former employees must be in good standing with Minneapolis College to be considered for the position.
To be qualified for this position, you must meet all minimum qualifications.
All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States at the time of employment.
Minneapolis College does not sponsor visas.

PRIORITY REVIEW DEADLINE: Friday, May 29, 2026. Position will be open until filled.

Required Application Materials

• Cover Letter addressing you experience and the preferred qualifications listed in this announcement
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcript(s) of your highest completed degrees

Application materials submitted by any other method cannot be considered. Applicants should be prepared to provide contact information of four (4) references, including two (2) managers, who can directly address qualifications for this position (prefer that at least one reference observed you while you were acting in a teaching capacity).
ALL APPLICATIONS, INCLUDING FOR INTERNAL CANDIDATES, MUST INCLUDE AN UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT TO BE CONSIDERED. Transcripts will need to be added under the resume/cv section of your application in Workday.

Applications without transcripts will be marked as incomplete and will not be considered further. Copies of unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the screening process; the successful candidate will need to provide official transcripts at the time of hire.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Schedule varies and may include instruction during the weekend.