Adjunct Faculty in Political Science

Company: Siena College
Location: Albany
Posted on: April 2, 2025

Job Description:

Siena College - Adjunct Faculty in Political Science

Do you have the right skills and experience for this role Read on to find out, and make your application.

About Siena College:

Located in Loudonville, New York - just 10 minutes from the state capital of Albany - Siena empowers more than 3,400 students each year through a transformative journey we call the Education for a Lifetime. All members of the Siena College community work together to advance the College's mission to graduate Saints intent on making the world more just, peaceful, and humane. The Franciscan tradition, upon which Siena was founded, permeates throughout campus life. All community members are valued for their unique worth and recognized for their specific contributions toward the greater good. That spirit of belonging and respect reverberates across our 174-acre campus, which is ranked among the 50 most beautiful college campuses in the country by Cond-- Nast.

Siena is leading the way in Catholic, liberal arts education, and the national rankings help tell our story. Siena ranks number one in New York for job placement; top 10 among all Catholic colleges in the country; and among the top three percent of all institutions in the U.S according to the Wall Street Journal. It has always been our community of dedicated and passionate Saints who make this campus a coveted destination to work, live, and learn. We hope you'll consider joining us.

Job Description:

The Department of Political Science & International Relations is seeking to hire adjunct instructors for an in-person, introductory courses in American and Comparative Politics for the Fall 2025 semester.

For further information about the Department of Political Science & International Relations, please visit our website at https://www.siena.edu/departments/political-science-international-relations/.

Salary $1,333.34 per contact hour

The hiring salary above represent the College's good faith estimate at the time of posting in compliance with the Albany County Salary Transparency Law.

Requirements:

Ideal candidates will have teaching experience in Political Science and a PhD Political Science. ABDs and candidates with terminal degrees in related fields will be considered as well. Candidates must be able to teach in-person at our Loudonville, NY campus. A background screening will be required.

Additional Information:

Siena College is committed to attracting, supporting, and retaining a diverse faculty. We actively encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, veterans, and others from under-represented groups who may make a positive contribution to the diversification of ideas and perspectives.

Siena College is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All bargaining unit faculty members shall be covered by the collective bargaining agreement between Siena College and SEIU (Service Employees International United) Local 200.

Application Instructions:

To apply, please submit a letter of application, a current CV, and contact information for three references. Teaching material, such as syllabi and course evaluations, may also be submitted.

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