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Adjunct Faculty, Political Science

Inside Higher Ed
Overland Park, KS Part Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/9/2026
Johnson County Community College

Position: Adjunct Faculty, Political Science

Department: Academic Affairs

Type of Position: Adjunct Faculty

Exemption Status: Exempt

Work Schedule, Hours per week: Varies depending on department needs

Starting Salary Range: AJCR $1,208-$1,344 per credit hour and in accordance with the adjunct table and determined based on relevant years of work experience provided on application and resume.

Position Summary: JCCC is looking for a qualified pool of applicants for a part-time political science faculty position who will begin teaching Spring 2027 (with potential for earlier). The ideal candidate is expected to teach American National Government and Introduction to Political Science and some combination of the following: Comparative Government, Political Theory, and other courses as needed. Course descriptions can be found in JCCC's course catalog. In addition to teaching, the individual hired is expected to perform other duties as assigned. Teaching assignments are subject to change, and could be any combination of face-to-face (day or evening) and online. All applications must be submitted via the JCCC jobs portal.

To be considered for this position, your cover letter or curriculum vitae must include the following:

  • Indicate if you will be living in Kansas or Missouri at the time the position begins.
  • Specifically discuss if you can teach face-to-face (on campus) during the workday/evening, online, or all of the above.
  • Describe your experience teaching political science at the collegiate level.

JCCC educates a large, varied student body. Many of our 18,000 students are non-traditional, military veterans, immigrants, international, and first-generation college students.

Required Qualifications

  • Master's degree in political science OR a Master's degree in a different field and 18 graduate credit hours in political science.
  • Ability to teach American National Government and Introduction to Political Science.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Political Science.
  • Ability to teach other JCCC political science courses.
  • Ability to teach classes face-to-face during the day or evening.
  • Demonstrated expertise in political science.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of academic culture.
  • Documented successful teaching at the college level.
  • Professional political science experience, either elected or employed.

To Be Considered For This Position We Will Require An Application, Resume, Cover Letter And Unofficial Transcripts. To Be Considered For This Position, Your Cover Letter Or Curriculum Vitae Must Include The Following

  • Indicate if you will be living in Kansas or Missouri at the time the position begins.
  • Specifically discuss if you can teach face-to-face (on campus) during the workday/evening, online, or all of the above.
  • Describe your experience teaching political science at the collegiate level.
  • Unofficial transcripts are required for all Adjunct faculty and Faculty positions.

Benefits Category

For Adjunct Faculty

  • Optional Retirement plan access
  • Tuition discount for JCCC courses (for adjuncts meeting eligibility criteria)
  • Free access to the Gym on campus for all employees and dependents
  • Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center

About JCCC

Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. That's five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture - not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.

Mission: JCCC inspires learning to transform lives and strengthen communities.

Vision: JCCC will be an innovative leader in equitable student access, learning and success.

Equal Employment Opportunity

JCCC is an equal opportunity employer and equal access institution. JCCC does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, religion, marital status, parental status, military status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and activities, which includes employment and admissions, in accordance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Executive Order 11246, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination and all other applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.

Inquiries concerning JCCC's compliance with its nondiscrimination policies (including Title IX, Title VI and Section 504 inquiries) may be referred to a Title IX Coordinator (TitleIX@jccc.edu), or Director of Human Resources, or the Dean of Students and Learner Engagement at Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210, 913-469-8500; or to Office for Civil Rights, Kansas City Office, U.S. Department of Education, One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, Suite 320, Kansas City, MO 64106, Telephone: 816-268-0550, Facsimile: 816-268-0559, Email to: OCR.KansasCity@ed.gov.

Disclosure

If you need any assistance throughout the search process, please reach out to the HR@jccc.edu. In accordance with the college policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. Individual hiring departments at JCCC may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process. Many departments require those selected for hire to submit a certified transcript for all degrees obtained. For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the review date listed in posting.

Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be updated at any time at the discretion of management. Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity. Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.

If you are an applicant requesting assistance or a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 913-469-3877, or email HR@jccc.edu.

To apply, please visit: https://careers.jccc.edu/en-us/job/497924

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