Job Description
Compensation Range: Position Summary: This is a tenure-track faculty position that will begin in August 2025. Political Science faculty are expected primarily to teach POS 1041 - American Government; other courses are taught as needed. HCC faculty are expected to contribute to the college community through committee work, on-going professional development, and collaborative curriculum development. A passion for teaching and commitment to student success are essential.
Required Qualifications: Master's degree in political science or government or a master's degree with at least 18 graduate hours in any combination of the qualifying fields: Political Science, Government, or a closely related field.
To be considered, applicants must have been awarded the qualifying degree and/or qualifying graduate semester hours.
Preferred Qualifications: Applicants with community college teaching experience, experience with online teaching and online curriculum development, and experience working with a diverse population.
Supplemental Job Information: A faculty screening committee will analyze the strength of your application materials. Applicants with a qualifying degree from an educational institution outside the United States and Canada must submit a foreign credential evaluation from one of the members of the National Association of Credential Evaluations Services (website: To complete your application, you must attach a copy of your graduate academic transcripts from an accredited institution of higher education, showing attainment of at least the minimum qualifications. You should include a complete online application, CV, cover letter, unofficial transcripts, and professional references. The faculty screening committee will select the top candidates for an interview that includes comprehensive questions and may require a teaching demonstration.
Pay Rate: Faculty members will be assigned to the appropriate salary grade based on the contract with the faculty union
- Grade 2: Master's Degree with 18 graduate semester hours in field $50,421.94
- Grade 2+: Master's Degree with 30 graduate semester hours in the field $53,004.11
- Grade 1: PhD in major field $55,587.43
Up to four salary steps may be applied to the starting salary based on experience.
Close Date: January 16, 2025. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm January 15, 2025.
Hillsborough Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe that diversity and inclusion among our applicants and employees is critical to our success as a community partner.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical/mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, and military/veteran status.
Preference will also be given to veterans and spouses who are eligible under the Veterans' Preference Law. At time of application, submittal of Form DD214 is the minimum requirement for veterans' preference claim. Note: Please upload your DD214 as an attachment as part of your application at the time of submission.
The selected candidate identified for this position will be required to successfully complete a Level II criminal background check, which includes fingerprinting.
Hillsborough Community College participates in the US E-Verify program.
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