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Position: Political Science Instructor - Adjunct
Location: Social Science Division
Closing Date: Open until filled

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. 

COURSES MAY INCLUDE:

POLS 101:
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 political and economic “isms” (liberalism, conservatism, capitalism, socialism, communism, fascism, radical Islamism, feminism, etc.). 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.

Schedule:  12-12:50 P.M. daily

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.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

A completed application and resume are required. Candidates will not be considered without a completed application found on each position posting on the Green River website. Applications should be mailed to
cwells@greenriver.edu
or
Dean of Transfer Education, Adjunct Faculty - Mailstop: TRANSFER
Green River Community College
12401 SE 320th Street
Auburn, WA 98092-3699

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Green River Community College is a committed equal opportunity employer and educator and operates under an affirmative action policy.  The college is committed to meeting its diversity needs.  We strongly encourage all qualified applicants, ESPECIALLY ETHNIC AND RACIAL MINORITIES, WOMEN, PERSONS OF DISABILITY, PERSONS OVER THE AGE OF 40, AND VIETNAM-ERA VETERANS to apply.  It is the responsibility of applicants selected for interviews to notify the college of any accommodations required as a result of a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Call the Office of Human Resources to request accommodation.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE:

Green River Community College is located on a 168-acre wooded site near Auburn, Washington, about 30 miles from both Seattle and Tacoma.  The college opened in 1965 and enrolls over 9,000 students, includes 11 instructional divisions and 50 vocational programs, and employs 131 full-time and approximately 200 part-time instructors.  Green River Community College recognizes that embracing diversity maximizes faculty and staff contribution to our goals and provides the best opportunity for student achievement.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND APPLICATION:

Contact Catherine Wells, Dean of Transfer Education (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: Catherine Wells
Dean of Transfer Education 
Green River Community College
12401 SE 320th Street
Auburn, WA 98092-3699