Job Description

Position Summary Information

Position Title Adjunct Political Science Instructor (Correctional Center Programs) Employment Category Adjunct Contract Length N/A Expected Work Schedule Variable Anticipated Days Mondays Anticipated Hours 12-4 p.m. Anticipated Hours per Week 3 Job Description Summary

Design and teach American Government courses to diverse students in a correctional center environment.

Duties

1. Plan and implement course relevant to delivery method and length of course.
2. Maintain records for attendance, submit grades, and stay current with planned course outcomes and assignments.
3. Maintain good communication with department chairperson, lead instructor, peers, students, and correctional center staff.
4. Follow departmental standards for the course.
5. Follow all North Carolina Department of Adult Correction rules and guidelines

Minimum Requirements

1. Master’s degree in Political Science OR a Master’s degree in a relevant area with 18 graduate semester hours in Political Science

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience teaching in community college or other higher education institution.

2.. Experience teaching in a correctional center.

1. Experience using Moodle or other Learning Management System.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Official transcripts, from a regionally accredited institution, are required to be received a minimum of two business weeks before the first day of work. Failure to comply may result in revocation of the job offer.

Posting Detail Information

Review Date: (Application should be submitted by 8:00 a.m. EST on this date for consideration) 07/10/2026 Start Date 08/10/2026 Keep Open Until Filled Yes Salary Range $35.85/contact hour