Assistant/Associate Adjunct Faculty in Politics (POL 301) California and Local Politics
Location: Moraga
Open Date: Jun 17, 2025
Deadline: Jul 01, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Description:Founded in 1863, Saint Mary's is a residential campus nestled 20 miles east of San Francisco in the picturesque Moraga Valley. Based in the Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts traditions, Saint Mary's currently enrolls more than 4,000 students from diverse backgrounds in undergraduate and graduate programs. The De La Salle Christian Brothers, the largest teaching order of the Roman Catholic Church, guide the spiritual and academic character of the College.
As a comprehensive and independent institution, Saint Mary's offers undergraduate and graduate programs integrating liberal and professional education. Saint Mary's reputation for excellence, innovation and responsiveness in education stems from its vibrant heritage as a Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts institution. An outstanding, committed faculty and staff that value shared inquiry, integrative learning and student interaction bring these traditions to life in the 21st century. The College is committed to the educational benefits of diversity.
Saint Mary's College seeks to hire a per-course adjunct faculty member to teach Politics 301, California and Local Politics, in the traditional undergraduate program in Fall 2025.
Mondays & Wednesdays, 4:45-6:25pm
This course will be taught in person, on campus.
Investigation of the role of states and localities in determining the character of American politics. Analyzes the direct and lasting impact that state and local governments have on lived experiences through discussion of case studies and additional texts. Explores the interplay between federal and state governments while using the comparative method to analyze similarities and differences among the states. Topics include the distribution of power in the community; the organization of city government; state executive and legislative processes; and community responses to law enforcement, social welfare, education and taxation.
Qualifications:
ABD or PhD (preferred) in political science, international relations, or related field. Experience teaching in a liberal arts environment to a diverse student body are desirable. Candidate must agree to structure syllabus with assignments that will demonstrate common core learning outcomes.
Candidates must reside in California.
Salary: $9,929-$13,744 dependent on qualifications. The salary range for this position is covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the College and SEIU, Local 1021, available here.
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