Adjunct Instructor - Political Science (Pool)

About the role

The Adjunct Instructor of Political Science is a part-time position that teaches traditional and/or non-traditional college-level students at on-campus and/or off-campus sites on weekdays, weeknights, and Saturdays. Work is contingent upon enrollment needs on a per-semester basis.

Responsibilities

• Teaches college-level students in accordance with the approved course syllabus.
• Provides ample opportunities for students to discuss, demonstrate, present, and explain their ideas, information, processes, and techniques relevant to the subject matter.
• Utilizes a variety of teaching strategies, including appropriate instructional technology.
• Encourages students to use relevant available resources to enhance the opportunity to become well-educated scholars.
• Presents teaching materials in a respectful, understandable, and effective manner.
• Uses related testing measurements that accurately reflect the stated course objectives.
• Grades and returns students' assignments within a reasonable time, not to exceed ten working days from the date of the assignment or exam.
• Equitably administers academic policies across all student groups.
• Develops, maintains, and submits accurate, timely, and complete records, forms, reports, requests, etc.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date student records pertaining to attendance, assignments, and grades.
• Takes class attendance each time a class meets; maintains accurate attendance records on each student.
• Promptly furnishes related information upon request by the Department head or the administration to meet required deadlines.
• Fills enrollment reports as requested.
• Sets up and uses instructional technology as needed for teaching, learning, and data completion.
• Ensures all University-issued property, equipment, and/or materials are returned on time and in good order.
• Submits final grades for a course, as instructed by the university, within 48 hours of the date of the final exam.
• Sets up and uses instructional technology as needed for teaching, learning, and data completion.
• Ensures the confidentiality of all personal information relating to students and personnel; limits exposure of confidential information to a job-related and need-to-know basis only.
• Follows and ensures compliance with external regulatory institutions and organizations.
• Follows established policies and procedures, including but not limited to harassment, intellectual property, equal opportunity and affirmative action, conflicts of interest, nepotism, and outside employment.
• Ensures the efficient allocation and economical utilization of university resources.
• Actively pursues scholarly activities and development: remains current in the applicable teaching field. Improves professional competence and performance by engaging in scholarly activities and pursuing Programs Of Self-development, Such As Participation in workshops and conferences. Membership and holding office in professional organizations. Writing and/or research completed or in progress. Publishing. Consulting and/or editing. Proposals written or grants received (required to be initiated through the Department Head or Dean).
• Participates in the University's professional development activities and systems training offerings, as needed, to be efficient in the delivery of coursework.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Political Science from an accredited institution of higher learning or a related discipline for non-practice courses.
• Minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching field.
• Preferred MS or Ph.D. in Political Science from an accredited institution of higher learning or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated success teaching at the college level.
• Recent experience in a higher education setting.
• Candidates with teaching experience and expertise in an additional area also offered in the assigned department are highly desired.

Qualifications

• Strong oral and written presentation skills.
• Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team.
• Excellence in organization, decision-making, problem-solving, and creating a collaborative environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluently in English.