Part-Time Faculty Political Science --Fall

Job Title:

Part‑Time Faculty – Political Science – Fall 26/Spring 27

Location:

Gordon State College

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Part‑Time

Job

Gordon State College is recruiting for part‑time faculty to teach courses in various disciplines including:

• American Government
• State and Local Government
• Comparative Politics
• Global Issues

Teaching

Teach assigned courses in the School of Business and Professional Studies, ensuring high‑quality delivery of content and student engagement.

Curriculum Development

Contribute to the development, review, and updating of course materials and syllabus to ensure alignment with industry trends and academic standards.

Student Support

Provide timely feedback on assignments, assessments, and exams; hold office hours for student consultations; and offer academic guidance and mentorship.

Assessment and Grading

Assess student performance through assignments, tests, projects, and other methods as defined by the course syllabus.

Collaboration

Participate in departmental meetings and contribute to the development of academic initiatives. Collaborate with fellow faculty members to improve instructional quality and student success.

Professional Development

Stay updated on the latest research, teaching methods, and industry practices to continuously improve instructional effectiveness and stay relevant in the field.

Administrative Responsibilities

Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and any other necessary documentation.

• Master's degree in political science or related field with 18 or more semester credit hours in that discipline.
• Two (2) years teaching experience in higher education.

• Doctorate degree in teaching discipline.
• Three (3) – Five (5) years of professional experience in a political science‑related field, preferably in the field relevant to the courses being taught.

• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs. Advanced user of MS Office applications, such as Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
• Experienced user of Zoom to set up meetings/sessions with students.
• Experienced user of Learning Management System (LMS), Blackboard, Canvas, Brightspace D2L, etc.

This is a part‑time, non‑benefited position.

Gordon State College is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of Gordon State College to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev.

Proc. 75-50). For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Gordon State College Office of Human Resources at . Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.