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Adjunct Instructor, Political Science

Des Moines Area Community College
Urban Campus/Des Moines, IA Posted Oct 16, 2026
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About this role

Adjunct Instructor, Political Science

Description

  • Adjunct Political Science Instructor to teach face to face American State and Local Government for Spring Semester 2027 at Urban Campus.

  • Essential Functions

  • Teaches assigned courses in accordance with course competencies and syllabi. Develops and/or utilizes a variety of instructional strategies, techniques and delivery methods designed to meet the individual learning styles of students. Fosters a safe and civil learning environment. Informs students about course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance policies. Monitors, evaluates, and documents student attendance, progress and competency attainment.

  • Required Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Political Science or any master’s degree with 12 graduate semester credits in History Law (JD), Public Policy, Public Administration, Sociology, Social Science, with at least 6 credit hours in Political Science.

  • Demonstrated effectiveness working with populations having diverse values, and/or coming from varied cultures and backgrounds.

  • Desired Qualifications

  • Teaching experience.

  • Work Schedule

  • Spring Semester 2027.

  • 01/12/2027 – 05/06/2027, Tuesday and Thursday, 2:25pm – 3:50pm.

  • Posting Date

  • 10/16/2026

  • Deadline for Submitting Applications

  • Open Until Filled

  • Yes

  • Quick Link for Postings

  • https://jobs.dmacc.edu/postings/15834

  • Nondiscrimination Statement

  • Des Moines Area Community College shall not engage in nor allow discrimination covered by law against any person, group or organization. This includes in its programs, activities, employment practices, or hiring practices, and harassment or discrimination based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information (in employment), and actual or potential parental, family or marital status. Veteran status in educational programs, activities, employment practices, or admission procedures is also included to the extent covered by law.

  • Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against may file a complaint through the College Discrimination Complaint Procedure.

  • Supplemental Questions

  • Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  • Do you hold the required Master’s degree or any Master’s degree plus 12 graduate semester credits in required discipline as specified in the required qualifications?

  • (Open Ended Question)

  • How did you learn about this job opening?

  • DMACC Employee Referral

  • Friend/Relative

  • Indeed.com

  • TeachIowa.gov

  • HigherEdJobs

  • The Chronicle of Higher Education

  • Inside Higher Ed

  • LinkedIn

  • Iowa Workforce Development

  • DMACC Website

  • DMACC Applicant Job Alert Email

  • Other

  • Have you completed the DMACC Employment Application (all personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions)?

  • Yes

  • No (If no, please return to the application and complete all additional information.)

  • Documents Needed to Apply

  • Required Documents

  • Transcripts

  • Optional Documents

  • Resume

  • Cover Letter

  • Curriculum Vitae

  • Transcript 2

  • Transcript 3

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