Adjunct Instructor, Political Science

About the role

Join our team! What We Offer At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life, and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connections for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.

Responsibilities

• Develops, maintains, interprets, and executes administrative procedures and practices.
• Develops and maintains manuals regarding the College's policies, procedures, rules, and standards.
• Analyzes class and program needs of the College.
• Determines and recommends the retention or deletion of courses.
• Develops and coordinates program and course schedules, faculty assignments, and test dates.
• Maintains calendar as necessary to track these schedules and adjusts as required.
• Affords assistance to students and program curriculum, program, and course reviews, and articulation activities.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Political Science or Master's degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Political Science.
• Knowledge Of Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications.
• Utilize Canvas Learning Management System and other instructional technologies.
• Ability To Interact positively with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the public.

Physical Demands

• Reach and grasp objects.
• Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Use of video display terminal.
• Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
• Communicate information orally and in writing.
• Receive and understand information through oral and written communication.
• Proofread and check documents for accuracy.

Work Environment

• Must have the ability to work a fluctuating schedule to include evenings and weekends.

Pay and Benefits

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Pay Rates Standard hourly rates vary based on the assigned course level and educational credentials.
Must have the ability to work a fluctuating schedule to include evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Master's degree in Political Science or Master's degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Political Science.
• Knowledge: Knowledge Of Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications.
• Skills: Utilize Canvas Learning Management System and other instructional technologies.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability To Interact positively with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the public.

Benefits

This job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the job's essential functions. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions, and responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

Schedule

Must have the ability to work a fluctuating schedule to include evenings and weekends.

Application Instructions

Please review the following information to apply for a position at Palm Beach State College:

• Carefully review the minimum qualifications advertised for the available position, as only applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be considered.
• Background Check/Drug Screen may be required based on the specific requirements of the position for which the application is being submitted.
• Employment is contingent upon passing a drug test and completing a criminal background investigation.