Adjunct – Political Science

Position description

Founded in 1893, Hood College is a Liberal Arts College of about 2,100 students. It is located in the center of historic Frederick, Maryland, a city of about 80,000. The 50-acre campus consists of about 1,300 undergraduate students. The faculty and staff take pride in presenting an exciting university-like education in a small college environment to highly motivate students by integrating the liberal arts with professional studies. Hood College is nationally recognized for its mission of excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research, and public service.

Position Summary

Hood College invites applications for an adjunct position in Political Science beginning January 2026. Hood College offers an undergraduate major and minor in political science. The programs are housed in the Politics, Law, and Global Studies department.

Essential Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Teaching/Facilitation

Teach Public Policy, a required 3-credit course for the major plus one elective course of the candidate’s choosing during the spring 2026 semester.

Qualifications

We seek a candidate who values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that they do. Candidates must have strong organizational skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively with partners across campus in support of Hood College’s mission as a student-centered, liberal arts institution.

Education and/or Experience

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

A Master’s Degree or PhD in Political Science, or a related discipline is required by the time of appointment. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to teaching. A cover letter should address the candidate’s previous experience and preparedness to teach in political science.

Preferred Skills and Characteristics

Technology Skills

Proficient in MS Office tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), e-mail and the Internet. Ability to learn new applications quickly including organization-wide information systems and department-specific software applications.

Language Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to effectively provide information and positively respond to questions from students and colleagues.

Compensation

The compensation for this temporary, undergraduate teaching position is $3,180 per three-credit course of instruction. Hood College has provided a compensation amount representing its good-faith estimate of what the College may pay for the position at the time of posting. The College may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation. This temporary position is not benefits-eligible except for participation in Hood’s Group Supplemental Retirement Annuity (GSRA) plan and paid Maryland sick leave. Learn more about Hood College.

Qualified candidates are invited to apply online via our electronic Application, which requires submission of a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and research interests. A statement of experience working with students of diverse backgrounds is encouraged. Please provide the names and contact information for references.

Questions about the position should be directed to Interim Provost Dr. Paige Eager, [email protected]. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, apply no later than September 29, 2025.

Application instructions

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