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Foothill-De Anza Community College District

Instructor, Political Science

Position Number: 6891796
Location: Los Altos Hills, CA
Position Type: Liberal Arts - Political Science

Instructor, Political Science

Initial Review Date: 03/13/26*

*Any complete applications received after the review date will only be forwarded to the hiring committee at their request.

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District is currently accepting applications for the faculty position of Instructor, Political Science, De Anza College.

The Foothill - De Anza Community College District does not have a remote work policy. All employees are expected to be available to work in person and on-site per the requirement of the department.

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District does not reimburse applicants for travel, lodging or any other costs incurred by applicant to attend interviews. All interviewing costs incurred will be the responsibility of the applicant.

De Anza College Mission Statement:

De Anza College provides an academically rich, multicultural learning environment that challenges students of every background to develop their intellect, character and abilities; to realize their goals; and to be socially responsible leaders in their communities, the nation and the world.

De Anza College fulfills its mission by engaging students in creative work that demonstrates the knowledge, skills and attitudes contained within the college's Institutional Core Competencies:

Communication and expression
Information literacy
Physical/mental wellness and personal responsibility
Civic capacity for global, cultural, social and environmental awareness
Critical thinking

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE:

Under the direction of the Dean of Social Sciences and Humanities Division,the instructor will teach Political Science courses to a diverse student population at a college committed to student equity. The instructor will be expected to teach a wide spectrum of topics in the discipline in which they have direct experience as well as a variety of courses in the department. The primary responsibility of a Political Science Instructor is to teach a variety of college-level courses in multiple fields that fulfill either general education requirements, or an Associate of Arts degree in Political Science.

Standard duties expected of all faculty include development and evaluation of curricula, maintaining scheduled office hours, attending department and division meetings, pursuing professional growth activities, service on district and/or college committees, and performing other duties consistent with the role of an instructor. Instructors also have the opportunity to participate in campus extracurricular activities, shared governance, or any program/departmental leadership role. Faculty member should be willing to teach in all instructional modalities, including in-person, hybrid, and asynchronous online formats.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.
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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience or demonstrated interest and leadership (e.g. advising students, budget management, supervising programs, mentoring students, teaching) in experiential and civic engagement learning, such as internships, community-based learning, service learning, public policy projects, or other applied political participation opportunities.
Experience teaching at the community college level or demonstrated understanding of the mission, student population, and instructional context of open-access institutions.
Demonstrated commitment to equity-minded teaching, including experience working with first-generation students, students of color, justice-impacted students, immigrant students, and/or other historically marginalized populations.
Demonstrated ability to teach effectively across instructional modalities, including in-person, hybrid, and online formats. Ability to manage and navigate Learning Management Systems such as CANVAS, Blackboard etc
Ability to teach multiple Political Science subfields, particularly American Government and at least one additional area such as Comparative Politics, International Relations, Political Theory, Social Movements, Race and Politics, Leadership & Social Change, Statistics for the Social Sciences, Leadership and Power, Race/Class/Gender Politics
Experience with curriculum development and revision, including alignment with Course Outlines of Record, Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs), and program-level assessment.
Demonstrated ability to represent the department thoughtfully and professionally across programs, divisions, the college, and the district, including clear communication, collaboration, and follow-through.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple responsibilities and contribute consistently to department and program needs, including reliability, follow-through, and support for long-term program stability.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Environment:

Indoor, office environment.

Physical Abilities:

(Applicants should perform these physical abilities with or without reasonable accommodations)

Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
Vision sufficient to read various materials.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to perform the tasks required of the position.
Regularly stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time.
Bending at waist, kneeling, or crouching.
Reaching overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally.
Lifting and carrying objects up to 20 lbs.

APPLICATION PACKET:

A District on-line application to be completed at http://hr.fhda.edu/careers/ *In the application, you will provide information, which demonstrates your understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff. Additionally, you will be asked to explain how your life experiences, studies or work have influenced your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
A cover letter detailing your background and experience, skills, and abilities as they relate to the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position.
A current resume of all work experience, formal education and training.

If you wish to request equivalency for this position (if you do not otherwise meet the minimum qualifications via educational degree attainment as specified), you must submit the Request for Equivalency form and supporting documentation. This form must be submitted with your application packet. You may either scan a hard copy of this form with your application packet or submit it as a Word document with your application packet. http://hr.fhda.edu/_downloads/Equivalency.pdf

Applicants will be REQUIRED to submit transcripts for salary placement purposes. Applicants who have international transcripts must obtain transcripts that are evaluated by an independent educational-equivalency evaluation company and obtain an English translation (if necessary). These services are to be done at the applicant's expense.

If any required application materials are omitted, the committee will not review your application packet. Application materials not required (including reference letters) for this position will not be accepted. For full-consideration, all application packets must be received by 11:59 pm on the closing date.

Please allow yourself ample time to complete your application and resolve any technical difficulties that may arise with your submission. We do not guarantee a response to application questions within 48 hours of the closing date. You may also visit our "Applicant Information" webpage to assist with technical difficulties at: http://hr.fhda.edu/careers/a-applicant-instructions.html

HIRING RANGE: $76,596.00 - $123,297.00 annually plus benefits; actual placement is based on applicant's verified education and experience.

For the complete Faculty Salary Schedule, go to: https://hr.fhda.edu/_faculty-information.html

Excellent benefits package which includes medical coverage for employee and eligible dependents, dental, vision care, employee assistance program, long term disability, retirement benefits and basic life insurance. Other voluntary benefits are also available such as legal assistance, pet insurance, and long-term care. Faculty are also eligible for paid professional development leaves and stipends for educational and professional development.

For information on our benefits package that includes medical for employees and dependents, visit our web site: http://hr.fhda.edu/benefits/index.html

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full-time, Tenure-track, 10-months per year.

STARTING DATE: Fall 2026.

Persons with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to complete the employment process must notify Employment Services no later than the closing date of the announcement.

The successful applicant will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the U.S.

For more information about our application process contact:

Employment Services

Foothill-De Anza Community College District

12345 El Monte Road

Los Altos Hills, California 94022

Email: employment@fhda.edu

http://hr.fhda.edu/

This position will become Open Until Filled after the initial Closing Date. Any complete applications received while the position is Open Until Filled will be reviewed by the hiring committee only upon committee request.

To apply, visit https://fhda.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/2444?c=fhda