Department of Arts, Culture & Technology Adjunct Instructor- Pool 2024- 2025

The Department of Arts, Culture & Technology at Clarkson University seeks adjunct instructors in political science, specialization open, for the Spring 2025 semester. We are particularly interested in public policy and environmental policy.

To apply, please submit cover letter, cv or resume, and names and contact information for 3 professional references.

Deadline: Sept. 5, 2025

About Clarkson:

Clarkson University is a research-intensive institution with a pre-professional teaching mission in engineering, business and the sciences. Located in the Saint Lawrence River Valley, between the Adirondack high peaks and Ottawa and Montreal, Clarkson University provides easy access to both outdoor recreation and international social and cultural opportunities.

About the ACT Department:

The Department of Arts, Culture, and Technology (ACT) is an interdisciplinary department that cuts across the arts, humanities, and social sciences. The department offers minors and courses in fields including history, political science, literature, sociology, anthropology, philosophy, communications, digital arts, and more. Nearly every Clarkson undergraduate takes Common Experience and elective courses with the ACT Department.

Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree in political science or related field; established higher education teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
PhD in political science or related field.

The physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Health & Safety: All staff has a statutory responsibility to take reasonable care of themselves, others and the environment and to prevent harm by their acts or omissions. All staff is therefore required to adhere to the University's Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy & Procedures.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of personnel so classified.

Special Instructions to Applicants: An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Clarkson actively seeks and encourages applications from veterans and people with disabilities.

All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully passing a background check (including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, and criminal records