Adjunct Instructor of Political Science

Description

Adjunct Instructor of Political Science for the Summer 2025

Carroll University seeks to hire an Adjunct Instructor of Political Science for the Summer 2025

Course: POL141 | Intro to American Politics (4 Credits)

Section

Online Course

A broad survey of American national politics. Political Science majors should take this course before taking any other course in politics.

Adjunct Instructor of Political Science for the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026

Carroll University seeks to hire an Adjunct Instructor of Political Science for the following courses in an online format

CoursePOL103 Politics of the World's Nations (4 Credits)

A survey of political systems that introduces students to fundamental concepts and their applications in many nations. The course examines public institutions (legislatures, executives, courts) and political processes (voting, policy-making).

Course: POL141 | Intro to American Politics (4 Credits)

A broad survey of American national politics. Political Science majors should take this course before taking any other course in politics.

Course: POL155 | Contemporary Global Politics (4 Credits)

This course provides an analysis of the dynamics of global politics and focuses on two general themes: 1) global conflict and cooperation and 2) the global political economy. Topics include state and non-state actors, the role of power and morality, the types and causes of war, foreign policy decision-making, just war tradition, humanitarian intervention, the democratic peace theory, global financial institutions, trade and international monetary policy, and the role of multinational corporations.

Course: POL302 | Institutions of Global Governance (4 Credits)

This course examines the mechanisms for creating and maintaining global "order." It examines the core institutions and philosophies that inform debates over global governance as well as the current challenges to global order posed by issues such as climate change, democratic recession, economic development, and human rights.

Course: POL304 | International Development (4 Credits)

This course offers a comparative study of the politics of development. It examines the theoretical underpinnings of the study of development politics, their translation into concrete policies throughout modern history and the ongoing challenges to global development faced by individual countries and the global community.

Course: POL336 | The American Presidency (4 Credits)

This course examines the origins, growth, and complexity of the American presidency. The constitutional role and historical developments of the Chief Executive will be considered in relationship to the meaning of democratic government, the separation of powers, and the expansion of public administration during the 20th century.

Qualifications: Graduate degree in discipline. Official transcripts due upon hire.

The College: The College of Arts and Sciences offers undergraduate programs through six departments - Communication, Criminal Justice and Sociology; Computational and Physical Sciences; English, Modern Languages and Philosophy; History, Political Sciences and Religious Studies; Life Sciences; and Visual and Performing Arts.

Carroll University: Founded in 1846, Carroll University is an independent, co-educational comprehensive university grounded in the liberal arts tradition. The Pioneer Core general education curriculum has a strong emphasis on developing intercultural awareness, including cross-cultural immersion experiences. Carroll University is located in suburban Waukesha, 16 miles west of Milwaukee and 60 miles east of Madison. The University serves approximately 3500 students. The University, though intentionally ecumenical and non-sectarian in approach, is related to the Presbyterian Church, USA. Candidates must be willing and able to support and advance the University mission.

Carroll University is an Equal-Opportunity Employer

Application: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. As part of your application, please submit a cover letter, CV, and unofficial graduate transcripts. Submission of letters of recommendation, or course evaluations, is encouraged. Please indicate the course section letter(s) to which you are applying within your cover letter.

Carroll University makes employment opportunities available to qualified individuals whose skills and experience make them suitable candidates for placement. Candidates must be willing and able to support and advance the University mission.

Carroll University does not discriminate in any manner contrary to law or justice on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran's status in administration of programs or in the employment of faculty and staff.

The employment opportunities list is updated periodically based on openings. Applications will be accepted only for vacancies currently listed. All inquiries will be kept strictly confidential.

Requirements

As part of your application, please submit a cover letter, CV and examples of teaching effectiveness. If you have past course evaluations, please submit several that demonstrate your teaching effectiveness. In lieu of course evaluations, a letter from your current supervisor attesting to your skills in the classroom environment.

Carroll University makes employment opportunities available to qualified individuals whose skills and experience make them suitable candidates for placement. Candidates must be willing and able to support and advance the University mission.

Carroll University does not discriminate in any manner contrary to law or justice on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran's status in administration of programs or in the employment of faculty and staff.

The employment opportunities list is updated periodically based on openings. Applications will be accepted only for vacancies currently listed. All inquiries will be kept strictly confidential.