THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED
APPLICANTS
The Social Science
Division is accepting applications to be considered for adjunct
instruction. Adjunct instructors are appointed quarter to quarter
based on student enrollment.
AVAILABLE COURSE:
P Sci 100: Introduction to Politics
An introduction to the discipline of political science and to politics
itself. Students explore and analyze political philosophies, political
ideologies, and the historical development of political thought,
democracy, authoritarianism, and the major “isms” (liberalism,
conservatism, capitalism, socialism, communism, and fascism). Explores
the kinds of governmental structures that are associated with each of
the ideologies. Students will begin to assess how well each ideology
has dealt with the social, economic, and political problems of the
world, in the past and present. Students will further explore and
analyze why and under what conditions people choose any ideology over
others.
P Sci 202: Introduction
to United States Government and Politics
Introduces students to the American political
system – its origins, institutions and operations. Students analyze and
understand politics, power, and resulting policy. Examines formal and
informal institutions of government, conventional and unconventional
means of citizen participation, and political outcomes. Explores the
strengths and weaknesses of various interpretations of American
democracy.
P Sci 203: International Relations
Introduces students to major theoretical approaches in the field of
international relations. Explores nations and nationalism, the nature
of the interstate system, and power. Includes topics such as diplomacy,
trade, economic sanctions, increasing technological and economic
globalization, international law, international political economy,
labor, the environment, and war.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s Degree in Political Science.
PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS: Successful
teaching experience at the college level.
SALARY:
Salary is determined by the college salary
schedule, and varies depending on the degree and mode of instruction.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND APPLICATION:
Contact (253)
833-9111, Seattle (206) 464-6133, Tacoma (253) 924-0180, ext.
3349 or e-mail
cwells@greenriver.edu
Please include a resume with your completed
application.
Applications should be mailed to:
Attn: Cathy Wells
Interim Assistant Dean for Academic Education
Green River Community College
12401 SE 320th Street
Auburn, WA 98092-3699
