Adjunct Faculty- Political Science

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title

Adjunct Faculty- Political Science

Reports To

Chairperson

Functions and Responsibilities

Job Summary

Essex County College is seeking a qualified individual interested in providing instruction and student advisement for our day, evening and weekend courses offered at the various campus sites.

Please Note: Essex County College does not provide visa sponsorship of any kind. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Compensation: This position offers a competitive starting rate ranging from $1003 per credit hour.

Join a collaborative, mission-driven college community dedicated to student success and academic excellence

Supervisory Role

Duties & Responsibilities

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be
met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and
functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.
Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:

• Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
• Sit, stand and walk/move from place to place for required periods of

time.

• Move between buildings.
• Speak and hear, communicate using telephone and/or walkie talkie.
• Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception

along with the ability to focus vision.

• Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and

vocabulary.

• Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle

objects and operate tools, including but not limited to, computers,
keyboards, telephones, calculators, and controls.

• Bend, twist, climb, push, pull, and lift.

Additional Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Experience (number of years), Knowledge and/or Abilities

Master’s in Political Sciences from an accredited institution.

Minimum Education Requirements

Master’s Degree

Licenses and Certifications (including e.g., CPR, first aid, driver’s license, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience (number of years), Knowledge and/or Abilities

Master’s in Political Sciences from an accredited institution.

Education Requirements

Master’s Degree

Licenses and Certifications (including e.g., CPR, first aid, driver’s license, etc.)

Posting Details

Posting Information

Open Date

08/24/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Close Date

06/30/2027

Special Instructions Summary

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Essex County College is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume

• Transcripts

• Letter of Recommendation (minimum of 3)

Optional Documents