Adjunct Instructor, Political Science or Law, Public Policy, and Society (TEMPORARY)

Description of Position We are looking to hire an adjunct instructor with academic and/or professional experience in law. We have one political science course (Intro. to Law, Public Policy, and Society - LPPS) that will serve as a general introduction to the law as a field of study for our students who are interested in pursuing a law degree/career. We will also have the option of reactivating a Constitutional Law class that focusses on civil liberties and civil rights. Although we have instructors who are qualified to teach these courses, none of them have the firsthand knowledge that we are hoping will be shared with our students. Studying and preparing to work in law is a serious undertaking and we are looking for an instructor who can inspire in our students a real sense of what that work will mean and how they can best prepare for their difficult path ahead. Posting Number F01359Location Los Medanos College Inquiries Department Chair - Ryan Hiscocks rhiscocks@losmedanos.eduPosition Status TemporaryEEO Job Category Faculty & Other Instructional Staff Employee Group Part-Time Faculty Department L5007-Social Science Duties and Responsibilitiesproviding instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines and class schedules; creating and maintaining an environment which emphasizes learning, encourages free discussion of ideas and critical thinking; evaluating progress of students concerning educational matters and grades student work; meeting with students outside of class; maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics; maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter areas; fulfilling professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member; maintaining accurate academic records; performing other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty. Political Science: Master's in political science, government, or international relationsORBachelor's in any of the aboveANDMaster's in economics, history, public administration, social science, sociology, any ethnic studies, JD or LLB. OR the equivalent. Law: JD or LLB. (NOTE: Courses in aspects of law for application to a particular discipline may be classified, for minimum qualifications purposes in the discipline of the application.)Desirable Qualifications Community college teaching experience and demonstrated ability to work productively and collaboratively in an diverse community or environment. Academic or professional background/experience in law is preferable but not required. Job Open Date 09/22/2026 Job Close Date 10/31/2026 Open Until Filled YesEmployment Begins Spring 2027# of Months 4The Contra Costa Community College District does not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, sex, or sexual orientation. This prohibition against unlawful discrimination extends to any person who is perceived to have any of the above characteristics or who is associated with someone who has, or who is perceived to have, any of those characteristics.