Instructor in Political Science (Part-Time Pool)

Job Details

Instructor in Political Science (Part-Time Pool)
Ventura County Community College District

Job Type: Part-Time Faculty
Job Number: 2026-00095
Location: Districtwide (Ventura County CA), CA
Department: Districtwide
Closing: Continuous

We are accepting applications on an on-going basis for future consideration for part-time instructors in this discipline at any of our three colleges (Oxnard, Moorpark, and Ventura). Applications submitted to this pool will be kept on file for the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, and Spring 2027 semesters and may be considered if a vacancy becomes available within the academic year.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Under the general direction of a dean, an Instructor (Non-Contract/Temporary) provides comprehensive classroom instruction to students from diverse backgrounds for the purpose of facilitating the attainment of their academic or vocational objectives.

Representative Duties

• Provide academic instruction to students through lecture, lab, or performance courses; assess and develop cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher order thinking skills among students.
• Advise and instruct students regarding programs of study, other institutions of higher education, lifelong learning resources, and effective study skills.
• Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes.
• Plan and organize instruction according to approved course outlines and student learning outcomes.
• Maintain current, accurate records of course enrollment, attendance, student academic progress.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's in political science, government, or international relations OR Bachelor's in any of the above AND Master's in economics, history, public administration, social science, sociology, and any ethnic studies, Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.) or Legum Baccalaureus (LL.B.) OR the equivalent; OR Possession of an appropriate California Community College Credential.