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Instructor/Assistant Professor of Political Science and First Year Seminar - Ten
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Instructor/Assistant Professor of Political Science and First Year Seminar - Tenure Track
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Please see Special Instructions for more details. Current Resume Required
Cover Letter Required
Transcripts Required – For evidence of educational completion, unofficial transcripts are accepted in the application process. Official transcripts will be required upon hire. Include copies of both undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Please remove security sensitive information such as social security numbers and date of birth from the transcripts. All transcripts must be attached as one document to this online application.
Teaching Philosophy Required – Applicant is required to provide a written summary of his/her teaching philosophy and how it supports student success (not to exceed one page). Please attach as “Teaching Philosophy” to this online application.
Web Based Video Interviewing Capabilities Required – Candidates who are selected for screening interviews must have the ability to access and utilize a web-based video interviewing product. Candidates will need to provide and have access to a computer, laptop or an acceptable mobile device such as a tablet computer with good internet access, audio listening capabilities, microphone, and a web camera. Candidates must have the ability to accept a user agreement and software download of a web-based video interviewing product which we will provide.
Posting Number
Posting Number 0600703
Position Title
Position Title Instructor/Assistant Professor of Political Science and First Year Seminar - Tenure Track
Position Status
Reports to
Department
Department Soc. Science & Education
Posting Date
Posting Date 12/15/2025
Closing Date
Closing Date 01/13/2026
Job Category
Job Category Faculty
Anticipated Start Date
Anticipated Start Date 08/20/2026
Position Term
Position Term Academic year
FLSA
FLSA Exempt
Starting Salary Range
Starting salary range is from $57,386/year to $67,788/year contingent upon ed and exp (FY2026)
Benefits Fully-benefited
If 'Other', please specify
Job Summary
Tenure-track faculty position in Political Science and First Year Seminar; part of a strong social science division. This position includes expectations of high quality and engaging instruction in Political Science and First Year Seminar courses. Position requires a teaching load of the equivalent of 30 credits/year across all levels of courses.
Priority is on excellent teaching including online instruction, synchronous delivery, along with advising, assessment, service, student recruitment, curriculum development, articulation with high school and university faculty and professional development activities. Division responsibilities are described in the faculty employment policies section of the NWC Board Policy Manual.
Position begins Fall 2026. Faculty Orientation is 8/20-8/21/2026.
And, for more information about living in the beautiful state of Wyoming and working for our college, click on this link:
Teach first and second-year courses in Political Science and First Year Seminar. Teach courses in face-to-face, online, Zoom, or a combination of modalities.
Coordinate the Political Science Program, recommend, orient, and oversee adjunct instructors, recommend curriculum and degree requirements, and participate in program articulation
Actively help with the recruitment of new majors (i.e. campus visits, emails, and telephone calls to prospective students)
Assist in the on-going development and assessment of curriculum
Develop course syllabi for assigned courses and effective varied instruction
Evaluate student performance and achievement of course, program, and all-college student learning outcomes
Recommend appropriate texts and teaching aids which will be of the most value to the teaching-learning process
Contribute to delivery of instruction using distance delivery methods
Assist with academic advising and other related activities to include:
Advise students and support students in program-related activities
Post and observe office hours for the purposes of academic advising and student consultation. Hold office hours at times that support student success. Meet with students as needed by appointment.
Advise and assist students during the ongoing registration process.
Serve on College committees as requested, elected or assigned
Contribute to program, division and department meetings
Personal and Professional development to include:
Maintain a high level of content knowledge and engage in ongoing professional development in relation to one’s field and teaching.
Maintain state-of-the- art knowledge and competence in the appropriate academic disciplines.
Demonstrate mutual respect and civility and coordinate activities to promote the highest level of student learning and productive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, administration, and community members
Contribute to positive program articulations with schools and colleges
Contribute to the college-wide assessment of student learning outcomes
Actively participate in assisting the College in maintaining standards required for accreditation
Assist others on an as-needed basis
Participate in college activities
Perform additional duties as assigned
Required Training and Experience
Master’s degree in Political Science from a regionally accredited college or university required. (Applicants may be considered if degree is completed by August 15, 2026)
Minimum of five years successful experience teaching First Year Seminar courses required.
Evidence of ability and/or willingness for distance education delivery of courses
Demonstrated ability to effectively work independently and collaboratively within the department and division
Proficiency in written, oral and interpersonal communication
Skills in developing rapport with students
Experience in promoting learning in and/or out of the classroom
Demonstrated willingness to participate in a collaborative team approach to education
Demonstrated commitment to assessment of student academic achievement
Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development
Preferred Training & Experience
Successful college teaching experience in Political Science at the undergraduate level
Ability to use instructional technology in the classroom
Ability to develop and teach new courses appropriate for Political Science curriculum
Experience in delivering distance education, hybrid and/or online classes
Proficiency in computer applications
Demonstrated understanding and commitment to the community college mission
Advising and student support experience
Licensing Requirements
Successful applicant will be required to have an acceptable criminal background check
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
See Required Training and Experience section for KSA’s
Physical Requirements
Positions in this class typically require: fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Occasional travel may be necessary.
Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Transcripts
Teaching philosophy
Optional Documents
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Apply for this Job
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If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click on the
Bookmark
link. To email this position to a friend, click on the
Email to a Friend
link. If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click on the
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Please see Special Instructions for more details. Current Resume Required
Cover Letter Required
Transcripts Required – For evidence of educational completion, unofficial transcripts are accepted in the application process. Official transcripts will be required upon hire. Include copies of both undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Please remove security sensitive information such as social security numbers and date of birth from the transcripts. All transcripts must be attached as one document to this online application.
Teaching Philosophy Required – Applicant is required to provide a written summary of his/her teaching philosophy and how it supports student success (not to exceed one page). Please attach as “Teaching Philosophy” to this online application.
Web Based Video Interviewing Capabilities Required – Candidates who are selected for screening interviews must have the ability to access and utilize a web-based video interviewing product. Candidates will need to provide and have access to a computer, laptop or an acceptable mobile device such as a tablet computer with good internet access, audio listening capabilities, microphone, and a web camera. Candidates must have the ability to accept a user agreement and software download of a web-based video interviewing product which we will provide.
Posting Number
Posting Number 0600703
Position Title
Position Title Instructor/Assistant Professor of Political Science and First Year Seminar - Tenure Track
Position Status
Reports to
Department
Department Soc. Science & Education
Posting Date
Posting Date 12/15/2025
Closing Date
Closing Date 01/13/2026
Job Category
Job Category Faculty
Anticipated Start Date
Anticipated Start Date 08/20/2026
Position Term
Position Term Academic year
FLSA
FLSA Exempt
Starting Salary Range
Starting salary range is from $57,386/year to $67,788/year contingent upon ed and exp (FY2026)
Benefits Fully-benefited
If 'Other', please specify
Job Summary
Tenure-track faculty position in Political Science and First Year Seminar; part of a strong social science division. This position includes expectations of high quality and engaging instruction in Political Science and First Year Seminar courses. Position requires a teaching load of the equivalent of 30 credits/year across all levels of courses.
Priority is on excellent teaching including online instruction, synchronous delivery, along with advising, assessment, service, student recruitment, curriculum development, articulation with high school and university faculty and professional development activities. Division responsibilities are described in the faculty employment policies section of the NWC Board Policy Manual.
Position begins Fall 2026. Faculty Orientation is 8/20-8/21/2026.
And, for more information about living in the beautiful state of Wyoming and working for our college, click on this link:
Teach first and second-year courses in Political Science and First Year Seminar. Teach courses in face-to-face, online, Zoom, or a combination of modalities.
Coordinate the Political Science Program, recommend, orient, and oversee adjunct instructors, recommend curriculum and degree requirements, and participate in program articulation
Actively help with the recruitment of new majors (i.e. campus visits, emails, and telephone calls to prospective students)
Assist in the on-going development and assessment of curriculum
Develop course syllabi for assigned courses and effective varied instruction
Evaluate student performance and achievement of course, program, and all-college student learning outcomes
Recommend appropriate texts and teaching aids which will be of the most value to the teaching-learning process
Contribute to delivery of instruction using distance delivery methods
Assist with academic advising and other related activities to include:
Advise students and support students in program-related activities
Post and observe office hours for the purposes of academic advising and student consultation. Hold office hours at times that support student success. Meet with students as needed by appointment.
Advise and assist students during the ongoing registration process.
Serve on College committees as requested, elected or assigned
Contribute to program, division and department meetings
Personal and Professional development to include:
Maintain a high level of content knowledge and engage in ongoing professional development in relation to one’s field and teaching.
Maintain state-of-the- art knowledge and competence in the appropriate academic disciplines.
Demonstrate mutual respect and civility and coordinate activities to promote the highest level of student learning and productive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, administration, and community members
Contribute to positive program articulations with schools and colleges
Contribute to the college-wide assessment of student learning outcomes
Actively participate in assisting the College in maintaining standards required for accreditation
Assist others on an as-needed basis
Participate in college activities
Perform additional duties as assigned
Required Training and Experience
Master’s degree in Political Science from a regionally accredited college or university required. (Applicants may be considered if degree is completed by August 15, 2026)
Minimum of five years successful experience teaching First Year Seminar courses required.
Evidence of ability and/or willingness for distance education delivery of courses
Demonstrated ability to effectively work independently and collaboratively within the department and division
Proficiency in written, oral and interpersonal communication
Skills in developing rapport with students
Experience in promoting learning in and/or out of the classroom
Demonstrated willingness to participate in a collaborative team approach to education
Demonstrated commitment to assessment of student academic achievement
Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development
Preferred Training & Experience
Successful college teaching experience in Political Science at the undergraduate level
Ability to use instructional technology in the classroom
Ability to develop and teach new courses appropriate for Political Science curriculum
Experience in delivering distance education, hybrid and/or online classes
Proficiency in computer applications
Demonstrated understanding and commitment to the community college mission
Advising and student support experience
Licensing Requirements
Successful applicant will be required to have an acceptable criminal background check
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
See Required Training and Experience section for KSA’s
Physical Requirements
Positions in this class typically require: fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Occasional travel may be necessary.
Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Transcripts
Teaching philosophy
Optional Documents
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