Political Science Full-Time, Tenure Track

Job Description:

Political Science Full-Time, Tenure Track

Description

Woodland Community College is seeking an equity-minded, dynamic, collaborative, and innovative Instructor to serve as the political science instructor.One of two colleges in the Yuba Community College District, Woodland Community College is located in Woodland, CA. The area is an excellent choice for quality of life with close proximity to the Sierra Nevada for outdoor recreation, a burgeoning farm to fork movement, and access to the metropolitan areas of Sacramento and the San Francisco Bay Area.The College is excited about its status as a Hispanic Serving Institution ( HSI ) and serves our local communities in Woodland, Esparto, and Knights Landing in Yolo County, Lake County, and Colusa County. The College serves over 3,000 unduplicated students annually inmultiple associate and certificated programs. WCC prides itself on an innovative, student-centered faculty and partnerships with school districts and four-year colleges in its service area. The small college setting provides an advantage for faculty and staff to adapt to new instructional methods and processes and to foster strong interdisciplinary collaborations that benefit students.Woodland Community College seeks a strong, well-rounded, equity-minded political science educator. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience or potential to be an excellent instructor at a community college, and can provide leadership or contribute positively in areas such as: development of the politicalscience program and curriculum; keeping course offerings up-to date and relevant; staying abreast of and communicating the current trends in political science education; and collaboratingwith area high schools. Essential Duties Summary The successful candidate will demonstrate commitment to promoting and fostering a learning environment that is supportive of individuals from diverse backgrounds through effective communication and collaboration. As a full-time faculty member, this individual will beexpected to organize and teach political science courses, including but not limited to: American government and politics; comparative government/politics; introduction to political theory, and international relations. The successful candidate will be expected to organize and teach a diverse curriculum and engage in culturally responsive and accessible pedagogy. They will provide instruction in accordance with course descriptions, outlines, class schedules, and Governing Board policies; evaluate progress of students concerning educational matters; develop and assess student learning outcomes; and perform other instructional-related duties as assigned. As part of a community of educators, the successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to participating in professional development opportunities that build effectiveness in areas of inclusion, intercultural communication, and advancing equity and diversity. Evening, weekend, distance education, and off-campus instruction may be part of the contract. The college offers courses in in-person, online, hybrid, and point-to-point interactive modalities. The successful candidate will be able to utilize instructional technologies effectively for inclusion and accessibility. Required Qualifications Knowledge of and ability to understand the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. Sensitivity to the needs, problems, and challenges associated with the diversity of the community college student population.The successful candidate, by the final filing date, must possess the minimum qualifications for instructors in Political Scienceat California Community Colleges:

• Master’s in political science, government, or international relations
• OR Bachelor’s in any of the above AND
• Master’s in economics, history, public administration, social science, sociology, and any ethnic studies, Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.) or Legum Baccalaureus (LL.B.)
• OR the equivalent. (Must apply through YCCD’s Equivalency Application Process).
• EQUIVALENCY REQUIREMENT : All applicants are required to meet the minimum qualifications specified by the Yuba Community College District ( YCCD ) by the application filing date. Alternatively, applicants must have obtained an equivalency determination from the District before the publication of the Recruitment Announcement. This ensures that candidates either meet the standard qualifications or have received official recognition of their equivalent qualifications Click here for YCCD’s Equivalency Application.

Desired/Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands Range/Step Class 2, Step 1 - Class 6, Step 10 (New Hires will not be placed higher than step 10) Salary Range $79,984 to $128,369 /YR.(Per Salary Schedule for Full Time Faculty) Benefits Information Additional Resources:
- About The Yuba Community College District - Certificated Benefits Overview- Certificated Benefit Summary and Rates- Certificated Salary Schedule EEO Statement Equal Employment Opportunity
The Yuba Community College District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Yuba Community College District will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements.
The Yuba Community College District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices.
Board Policies
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Commitment to Diversity

Closing Date/Time: 2026-03-04

Salary:

$79,984 to $128,369 /YR.(Per Salary Schedule for Full Time Faculty)