Instructor; Adjunct- Political Science Job Bay Minette area,Alabama USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Instructor (Adjunct)- Political Science

The Adjunct Instructor for transfer level courses is responsible for the planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom and laboratory instruction and related activities. An Adjunct Instructor performs all other duties as directed by the Division Chairperson, appropriate Dean of Instruction, the President, or the President’s designee. Adjunct instructors are employed on a part‑time, per course basis for one semester, as determined by the Division Chairperson for each academic division.

These are non‑tenure tract positions.

Salary: $593 per credit hour.

For any questions or additional information, please contact the Human Resources Department at hr.

Responsibilities

Develop curriculum, plan and organize assigned course in coordination with the appropriate Division Chair. Responsibilities include ensuring assigned classes are held as scheduled, planning each lesson, organizing content using effective teaching strategies, facilitating learning using best practices, and holding final exams at the designated time.

Follow College policies and procedures for keeping accurate course rolls, entering attendance verification, entering grades, performing class evaluations, posting office hours for student consultation, informal student advising, maintaining student files, maintaining courses in Canvas, and submitting all other reports as requested. File an appropriate course syllabus and/or course outline with the Division Chair and the appropriate Dean of Instruction for each course taught.

Promptly complete student evaluations and post results, keeping students informed of their progress.

Refer students to advisors, counselors, or other student support services, as needed.

Collaborate with the Division Chair in communicating course and student needs.

Remain familiar with institutional policies and procedures as outlined in the College Catalog, Faculty Handbook, and Employee Policy Manual; and follow such policies and procedures.

Keep at a high level of expertise in the subjects taught and stimulate enthusiasm for those subjects while keeping up to date on current trends and new approaches to instruction via professional development activities and independent research.

Strive for the qualities delineated in the criteria for faculty evaluation used by the College.

Maintain collegial relationships.

Report to work promptly and punctually.

Common Responsibilities for All Positions at Coastal Alabama

Handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.

Maintain a highly professional attitude and demeanor at all times.

Provide responsible, appropriate, and satisfactory leadership on campus and within the College.

Communicate positively and professionally in all aspects of the position.

Attend staff meetings, College meetings, and professional development activities as required.

Become thoroughly familiar with all pertinent state and national policies and comply with said policies.

Comply with ACCS and College policies, as well as state and federal laws.

Ensure the positive promotion of the College and integration of all campuses within the College.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Master’s Degree with major in teaching field OR Master’s Degree plus 18 graduate semester hours in a teaching field from a regionally accredited institution.

Experience integrating or demonstrated ability to integrate technology in the classroom.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Demonstrated flexibility in handling diverse course loads.

Preferred Qualifications

Teaching experience at the postsecondary level.

Experience in writing curriculum for Internet instruction or teaching via the Internet.

Application Procedures

A complete application packet consists of the following:

Completed online application form.
Current resume showing education degrees earned and complete employment history.
Copies of transcripts from all colleges attended where required degrees were conferred. Degrees must be posted on transcripts. Official copies will be required if employed with the institution.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated in this vacancy announcement and must submit a completed application…