Adjunct Faculty, International Relations

About this position

Whittier College is an independent, four-year Liberal Arts College distinguished by its small size and a nationally recognized liberal arts program. Whittier College has a history of strong and innovative interdisciplinary programs and a diverse student body. Whittier College is committed to attracting and retaining a high quality, diverse faculty with a shared passion for student-centered teaching and mentoring. It is distinguished by its small class sizes, high-impact pedagogies, and innovative liberal arts curriculum blended with professional and pre-professional programs. It is a nationally recognized model for diversity and has no racial majority among its student body. With over 60% students of color, Whittier is designated as an HSI. Founded in 1887, it is an independent, four-year liberal arts college with about 850 undergraduates and is ideally located in the scenic hills 18 miles east of downtown Los Angeles. It is an AA/EOE employer. Adjunct Faculty Whittier College invites applications for an Adjunct Faculty for the Department of Political Science. Exempt Status: Exempt (bi-weekly) Hours: Monday - Friday, 5 hours per week Full Time/Part Time status: part-time Semester: Spring 2027 Salary: $ 7089/semester Reports to: Department Chair Location/Department: Whittier College/Academic Affairs/Department of Political Science Responsibilities: Adjunct Faculty, International Relations The teaching load for this position is 1 course per semester, and/or __3_ credits. The position entails offering core courses in the field of Political Science. The adjunct professor will teach the following course in the Spring 2027: International Relations Position Qualifications and Requirements: Adjunct instructors in Political Science are required to have a minimum of M.A. or equivalent in Political Science, Public Policy, or a closely related field. ABD or PhD in these fields is preferred. Teaching excellence is of primary importance, so preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate prior teaching experience at a four-year liberal arts college. Application Deadline: until filled or October 20th The position is based in Whittier, California. Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest addressing educational experiences that correspond to the duties and qualifications articulated in the position description; brief teaching statements; curriculum vitae; evidence of effective teaching; and the names and contact information of three individuals for references. All application materials and letters of support should be emailed to plsc@whittier.edu. For full consideration, all materials need to be submitted by October 20th. Whittier College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, religion creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, or sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal Law je-719007cdb52a4f0fa3305163d381245d

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