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Part-time Instructor (Pool) - Political Science & Public Management

Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN, United States

  1. Salary Not stated by the employer
  2. Employer Austin Peay State University
  3. Location Clarksville, TN
  4. Workplace On site
  5. Employment Part time
  6. Role Instructor
  7. Posted Jan 12, 2026
  8. Reference or-206
Part-time Instructor (Pool) - Political Science & Public Management at Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN

Applications are being accepted for the position of Part-time Instructor in the Department of Political Science & Public Management. Preference will be given to applicants who can teach political science courses in any of the following sub-fields: American government and politics, international relations, or comparative politics.

 Primary Duties and Responsibilities 

Teach political science courses pending the needs of the department.  

Physical Requirements 

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. 

Required Minimum Qualifications 

  • Ph.D. in Political Science. 
  • The J.D. substitutes for the Ph.D. in Political Science as the minimum qualification for legal studies courses in Political Science including: Introduction to the Law, Legal Research and Writing, Legal Mediation and Dispute Resolution, Family Law, and Juvenile Law 
  • A background search will be required of the successful applicant.

Required Documents 

  1. Cover Letter 
  2. Curriculum Vitae 

Optional Documents 

  1. Unofficial Transcript 
  2. Letter of Recommendation 1 
  3. Letter of Recommendation 2 
  4. Letter of Recommendation 3
The number of adjunct instructors hired varies from semester to semester, depending upon the needs of the department.
 Each applicant must include the names and contact information for three references,
one of which must be from your most recent or current employer, with your application
materials. Many people add this to the end of the CV/Resume.
If you would like to additionally attach Letters of Recommendation to your online
application, letters must be dated one year or less from the date of your application.
Letters of recommendation may be sent by email to
“[email protected]” or hard copy to “Austin Peay State University, Human
Resources Dept., PO Box 4507, Clarksville, TN 37044” with your name and desired
position clearly indicated after your online application is completed.
If granted an interview, unofficial transcripts will be required of applicants and official
transcripts will be required of the selected candidate before the candidate will be offered
a position. It is highly recommended that you attach unofficial transcripts in PDF format
to your online application.
You will not be able to attach your letters of recommendation, unofficial transcripts or
any other supplemental document(s) nor modify your application after it has been
submitted.
Please refer all questions to [email protected]
Apply on Austin Peay State University's site You apply directly with the employer.