Adjunct Faculty - Political Science

Position Overview

Ad‑hoc, part‑time temporary adjunct faculty in Political Science
, teaching courses in Business Ethics, Cyber Ethics, Law and Society, and Social Ethics. Early College faculty will teach face‑to‑face classes between 8:15 am and 2:00 pm, two to four days per week.

• Plan, organize, and instruct courses in the day, evening, or on weekends at the College of Southern Maryland campus, center, or clinical location to which assigned;
• Ensure that assigned classes are held as scheduled; communicate all absences and changes to course schedule to the Course or Program Coordinator;
• Maintain active expertise in the subjects taught and stimulate enthusiasm for those subjects;
• Plan each unit or lesson, including content and methods, to make each class meaningful;
• Ensure each program/class contains essential curricular components, appropriate content and pedagogy, and maintains currency;
• Teach all classes according to an approved course syllabus and for the required duration;
• Study and utilize students’ learning styles in each class to facilitate the best teaching and learning situations;
• Incorporate instructional technologies in instructional delivery as appropriate;
• Maximize the learning opportunities for each student;
• Keep students informed and updated concerning course content, requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance requirements;
• Provide prompt grading of papers and other work and keep students informed about their progress throughout the semester or term;
• Demonstrate a genuine concern for each student through individual student conferences, as needed.

• File an appropriate course syllabus for each course taught with the appropriate program coordinator and the HEA administrative assistant;
• Ensure that each course section is web‑enhanced;
• Utilize available college online resources (home page, syllabi posting, grade book, etc.);
• Use the college Group Wise email system for professional communication with students, faculty, division chair, and other college personnel with a response time of 48–72 hours;
• Inform the Course or Program Coordinator of any student concerns or conduct violations within 48 hours of the incident;
• Maintain accurate and complete scholastic records, including attendance records;
• Conduct class evaluations and complete other college evaluations in accordance with college policy;
• Submit academic reports and other documentation in a timely manner and when appropriate;
• Attend faculty meetings, college assemblies, professional development and orientation activities, and other meetings as called by senior leadership;
• Become thoroughly familiar with all college policies and procedures and comply with them;
• Become familiar with the Faculty Handbook;
• Convey college‑related information to students in a timely manner as requested by college officials.

• Participate in program and curriculum review and development and student learning outcomes assessment initiatives;
• Recommend textbooks and other instructional materials, including classroom and laboratory equipment, to the Course Coordinator, Program Coordinator, Division Chair or designee;
• Make suggestions to the Course Coordinator, Program Coordinator, Division Chair, Associate Vice President or Vice President of Academic Affairs concerning the improvement of the curriculum in keeping with the objectives of the college;
• Keep informed of current trends and new approaches to instruction through professional development activities, submitting continuing education records to Program Coordinator and/or HEA Administrative Assistant.

• Master's degree in the discipline of instruction OR Master’s in any field AND 15 hours in the discipline OR sufficient experience in lieu of either requirement, as approved by the Vice President of Academic Affairs;
• Teaching experience is preferred;
• Enthusiasm and passion for student learning and the ability to respond to students’ needs using a variety of teaching methods, including new technologies;
• Subject matter/content expertise in the field.

The College of Southern Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The College of Southern Maryland conducts background checks to ensure the safety and well‑being of its staff and students. The final candidate for this position will be subject to a Criminal History Check and a Sex Offender Registry Check.