Part-Time Political Science Instructor

Job overview

The Part-Time Political Science Instructor role is based in Colorado Springs, CO, with teaching online and/or in person; all work must be performed in Colorado. Pay is $81.66 per contact hour. Pikes Peak State College’s mission is to provide accessible educational opportunities focused on student success and community needs. The instructor teaches assigned courses and creates a learning environment that helps students meet course objectives. The role supports student learning through instruction, ongoing evaluation and feedback, course planning, and participation in assessment of learning outcomes as required.

What you'll do

• Teach scheduled classes, labs, or clinics in accordance with approved course outlines
• use methods and media suited to students with varied backgrounds
• communicate course requirements through syllabi
• evaluate student progress and provide feedback
• participate in learning-outcome assessment as required
• recommend instructional materials
• maintain required records and credentials.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

part-time instructor

political science

pikes peak state college

colorado springs co

online teaching

in-person teaching

college instruction

student assessment

master’s degree required

$81.66 per contact hour

colorado work location

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Colorado PERA retirement contributions
• one hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked
• eligibility for Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance.

Why this role

Part-time, temporary, as-needed appointments; courses may be online or in person and may include day or evening classes across multiple campus locations. Master’s degree in Political Science and college-level teaching experience required; visa support is unavailable.

About the employer

Colorado Community College System Career Site is hiring for this role. Industry: Junior Colleges. Sector: 61.