"Political Science (Tenure Track) Instructor"

Political Science (Tenure Track) Instructor

Posted: 12-Sep-25

Location: University Center, Michigan

Categories: Academic/Faculty, International Affairs/Studies

Internal Number: 6865

Delta College is seeking faculty members committed to the college's philosophy that education serves the greater good by providing students access to a better life. The candidates for faculty positions understand that community colleges are positioned to fundamentally change people's lives, and as a result, society itself. Required qualities include a belief that continuous improvement in pedagogy and relationships with students, other faculty, and staff are hallmarks of an educator who has been called to the profession. We are seeking colleagues who embrace the idea of helping students achieve their goals, and approach academic excellence as evidenced in equity as a moral imperative.

Delta believes that faculty are the heart of the institution. We are seeking faculty members who are energized by the community college pathways and inclusivity/equity initiatives, and see it as their job to support a diverse set of learners inside and outside the classroom. Delta embraces the notion of life-long learning and continuous improvement, and so is looking for those with a sincere desire to self-reflect on personal instructional practices and work collaboratively with colleagues to improve teaching and learning for all students. The faculty members that Delta seeks to hire live a daily work-commitment to the democratic ideal espoused in Delta's mission.

The Social Sciences division is seeking candidates for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position to teach Political Science. Instructors are responsible for establishing and promoting an inclusive and effective learning environment to maximize student learning. Instructors may be assigned to teach a variety of courses in the discipline, with most of the teaching load being in introductory American Politics. Instructors teach in various modalities such as a traditional classroom, online asynchronous, online synchronous, or hybrid modality as needed in the Social Sciences Division at Delta College. In addition, we seek candidates whose pedagogy, research, and continuous professional development have prepared them to engage with the college's commitment to belonging, equity, diversity, and inclusion (BEDI).

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Demonstrate a commitment to the mission, vision, and values of Delta College.
• Demonstrate a philosophy of teaching that provides learning opportunities that meet the needs of all students.
• Teach at least 30 equated credit hours annually in a variety of settings including the main campus, Saginaw Center, Midland Center, or online. Online modalities include hybrid, asynchronous, and synchronous.
• Focus on supporting and assessing student learning and academic achievement to promote student success.
• Develop innovative, dynamic, and engaging learning environments that support student learning and success.
• Collaborate voluntarily and energetically with colleagues in the academic discipline and with other faculty colleagues to develop effective learning experiences for a diverse student body.
• Integrate international and intercultural experiences in the college, community, and curriculum.
• Design, implement, and assess civic engagement projects in collaboration with students, faculty, and local communities.
• Serve the community through outreach activities.
• Make effective and innovative use of appropriate technology in the performance of the listed responsibilities and accountabilities.
• Participate in shared governance as a full member of the academic community.
• Commit to ongoing educational and professional growth.
• Engage fully in course, discipline, and program development.
• Attend and participate in discipline, division, and college meetings.
• Possess minimum technology skills and understanding of a course management system.
• Demonstrate teaching effectiveness which encompasses pedagogies for student success and learning to meet course or program requirements.
• Possess excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Participate in activities that are required for the accreditation of the discipline, division or college.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree or higher in Political Science
• Ability to teach both in-person on a Delta campus and in an online setting.
• Commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment.

Additional Experiences Considered:

• Experience using a variety of teaching technologies and methodologies
• Experience with interdisciplinary teaching
• Demonstrated current and ongoing professional growth
• Substantive multicultural experience (for example: urban community service, academic course work in minority or foreign language studies, or teaching experience with students from underrepresented groups)
• Experience working with non-traditional students from diverse backgrounds and with varying academic skills
• Experience using course management systems
• College teaching experience, especially in a community college setting
• Online teaching experience
• Experience with dual enrollment initiatives
• Pedagogy is informed by belonging, equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Bilingual

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Complete an on-line application and attach a cover letter with position title, resume and copies of transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire) and/or certifications and licenses.

Application Deadline: The College reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified.

Status: Starting Salary: Please see DCFA Reference Collective Bargaining Agreement – Commensurate with Education, Qualifications and Experience

Open Until Filled: Yes