Adjunct Faculty, Political Science (Pooled Position - South Campus)

Broward College in sunny South Florida is one of the largest state colleges in the country, with an enrollment of approximately 50,000 students, supported by 4,000 employees. The College was rated as a best-in-state employer by Forbes and a top 10 community college by the Aspen Institute. The college invites applications for a part-time teaching position. The ideal candidate will share the college’s commitment to educating its students and meeting the college’s responsibility to the educational attainment and economic well-being of its student population and the surrounding community.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Political Science, Government, Public Administration, or International Relations OR
• Graduate Degree and 18 graduate credit hours in Political Science, Public Administration, Government, or International Relations
• Prior college teaching experience is preferred
• High level of computer literacy and a commitment to teaching

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate (1) a mastery of their specific discipline; (2) a deep commitment to the college mission of fostering student success, academic achievement, and persistence; (3) technological competence; and (4) the ability to use skills and strategies that engage students in ways that facilitate learning and prepare students for productive lives.
• Employ teaching methods to accommodate various levels of academic preparation and incorporate appropriate and engaging technology across different modalities of instruction to facilitate student learning.
• Facilitate the needs of different learners across programs by implementing responsive pedagogical techniques and effective practices for engaging students.
• Have a willingness to examine and adapt one’s instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support students.
• Engage in student consultation, course preparation, review of course outlines, and preparation of course syllabi.
• Provide prompt and constructive support to students through regular office hours and timely feedback on assessments and activities.
• Provide prompt feedback to student emails.
• Adhere to all reporting deadlines such as grade processing, enrollment verification, syllabus submission, and textbook adoption.
• Participate in service to the college and its community.

Our Culture

At Broward College, our leaders embody a culture of competence, care, character, composure, and courage. We prioritize serving each other and our students through high-quality guidance, mutual respect, resilience, and fair, thoughtful decision-making, all while upholding the values of integrity, transparency, and honesty.

Application Package

• Resume – Detailed curriculum vitae of all educational and professional experience, which includes a list of courses taught
• Transcript – Unofficial conferred transcript that includes degree received and conferral date. International transcripts must include a foreign transcript evaluation. (Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process; official transcripts will be required prior to hire.)

Pay

$2,286.00 - $2,491.02 (Salary commensurate with education and experience)

Schedule

• Part-time position
• Work schedule varies
• Office hours required; some positions may require evening and/or weekend hours