Political Science & Philosophy Faculty Member

About Cape Cod Community College:

Cape Cod Community College is a place of personal discovery, enrichment, and professional development for those just beginning the quest and for those at many points along the path of higher education throughout life. It is a caring, comprehensive institution that belongs to the people it serves and responds to their individual and community needs. Students attending Cape Cod Community College are striving for personal excellence, and are finding it, day after day. Graduates of the College can be found in all levels of private business, the professions, and public service, and they excel at what they do.

For students seeking to lay a foundation for further study, there is no better place to begin than at Cape Cod Community College. In today's highly competitive market place, the well prepared transfer student is the most aggressively recruited person in higher education. For many Cape Cod Community College graduates, that Associate Degree opens the door to institutions that were just not an option after high school. And, when you consider the savings in the overall cost of a four-year degree at either a public or a private university, starting at Cape Cod Community College becomes an incredible bargain that blends quality with unmatched value.

The students' education is the first priority at Cape Cod Community College. As a learning-centered community, we value the contributions of a diverse population, welcome open inquiry, and promote mutual respect. The College offers a strong educational foundation of critical and creative thinking, communication competency, and a global, multicultural perspective that prepares students for life and work in the 21st century. Our liberal arts, sciences, and career programs provide educational pathways that serve the varied social, economic, and demographic characteristics of our community with a distinctive focus on sustainability. We honor our past, celebrate our present and imagine our future.

Job Description:

GENERAL STATEMENT:

Cape Cod Community College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position with a joint appointment in Political Science and Philosophy. We seek an educator committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching, inclusive and student-centered pedagogy, and active participation in a collaborative, open-access community college environment. This in person, on campus position is to be filled for either the Spring 2027 or Fall 2027 semester.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT AND COLLEGE:

The Political Science and Philosophy programs at Cape Cod Community College are located within the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences. This department serves a diverse student population, including students pursuing transfer pathways, allied health and human services careers, and personal enrichment. Faculty are expected to contribute to high-quality teaching, collaborative curriculum development, program assessment, and the academic life of the College.

Located in a unique coastal region, Cape Cod Community College offers an environment that values teaching excellence, close faculty-student engagement, interdisciplinary collaboration, and work-life balance.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The Political Science and Philosophy programs serve a diverse student population pursuing transfer pathways; careers in public service, law, education, business, and other professions; as well as a broad liberal arts education. Faculty are expected to contribute to teaching, curriculum development, assessment, and the academic life of the College. Cape Cod Community College considers equity and diversity essential to academic excellence. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to inclusive teaching, mentoring, and equitable student outcomes.

The College values the complementary perspectives offered by Political Science and Philosophy and seeks a faculty member who can help students examine political institutions, ethical questions, justice, democracy, public policy, and civic responsibility through interdisciplinary inquiry. The successful candidate will inspire students to become thoughtful scholars, engaged citizens, and ethical leaders in an increasingly complex world.

The successful candidate will also demonstrate a commitment to teaching students how to think critically, analyze complex ideas, engage thoughtfully with diverse perspectives, and apply philosophical and political concepts to contemporary issues. The ideal candidate will foster civic responsibility, ethical reasoning, global awareness, and informed participation in democratic society.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

1. Teach five sections per semester in Political Science and Philosophy.
2. Develop, implement, and assess curriculum and student learning outcomes.
3. Collaborate across disciplines to strengthen interdisciplinary learning.
4. Integrate instructional technologies in face-to-face and online instruction.
5. Promote active learning, civil discourse, ethical inquiry, and critical thinking.
6. Serve as Academic Advisor to approximately eighteen (18) students (45 hours per semester).
7. Hold a minimum of four (4) office hours per week (60 hours per semester).
8. Participate in Department, Division, and College meetings.
9. Contribute to assessment, accreditation, and continuous program improvement.
10. Support departmental initiatives that advance the College's mission and strategic priorities.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

1. Master's degree in Political Science or Philosophy with graduate coursework sufficient to teach in both disciplines.
2. Prior undergraduate teaching experience as instructor of record.
3. Ability to teach in multiple instructional modalities.
4. Commitment to inclusive and equitable teaching.
5. Experience using a learning management system.
6. Demonstrated use of active learning strategies.
7. Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Ph.D. in Political Science, Philosophy, or Political Theory.
2. Community college teaching experience.
3. Ability to teach a broad range of Political Science and Philosophy courses.
4. Experience with curriculum development, assessment, advising, and interdisciplinary programming.
5. Demonstrated ability to engage students in civic learning, ethical reasoning, deliberative dialogue, and evidence-based inquiry

Equivalency Statement

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to upload a separate statement to define precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Additional Information:

COMPENSATION :

Full-time, tenure-track, MCCC Unit position with an anticipated Annual Salary Range of $57,289 - $68,493. Actual salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, determined by a formula-based classification system, consistent with the MCCC/MTA Collective Bargaining Agreement. Includes participation in a comprehensive employee benefits program including option for membership in the Massachusetts State Employees' Retirement System.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

November 25, 2026

Please visit our website at www.capecod.edu for information on Cape Cod Community College.

This appointment is subject to the FY2027 budget appropriations.

Appointment subject to SORI (Sex Offender Registry Information), publicly accessible Massachusetts CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and national background checks.

The College cannot consider candidates who do not have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States .

Cape Cod Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statues and College policies. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action/Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.

Application Instructions:

ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED.

Begin the online application process by going to the APPLY NOW link. During the process you will be given an opportunity to upload required documents : a cover letter addressing how you meet the minimum requirements of the position and resume (failure to submit requested documents may result in disqualification). Please note that finalist candidates will be asked to provide three current professional letters of reference and transcripts.

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