Adjunct Government Professor

position overview

adjunct government professor: this position will have primary responsibility for instructing face‑to‑face lecture classes in government following the academic standards of grayson college. This position works to ensure that students reach learning outcomes.

the salary for this position is $700 per credit hour.

• teach no more than 9 credit hours per semester (75% of time).
• work as a team member in the social sciences department; comply with all faculty responsibilities as outlined in college policies and procedures (10% of time).
• contribute to campus assessment process by measuring and reporting student learning outcomes to meet thecb core objectives and sacscoc requirements (10% of time).
• perform other duties as assigned by the dean, associate dean or department chair (5% of time).

• demonstrate viking values of balance, clarity, gratitude, service, teamwork, and trust.
• place student success at the center of decision‑making.
• use a wide range of learning resources, tools, and technologies to improve access and student success in higher education.
• provide quality instruction in a classroom or online learning environment.
• embrace the community college mission and the faculty role of contributing to the technical and general education of students who will apply learning to the world of work and transfer their education to a university or the workplace.
• assess student knowledge, skills, and abilities regardless of how or where the learning or skills were acquired.
• participate in professional development and stay current in both the professional field and in current teaching/learning practices.

• master's degree or higher with 18 hours of graduate courses in government from an accredited college or university.
• previous successful experience teaching in the area of government at the university or community college level; professional experience may be held as equivalent.
• demonstrated ability to engage students in the learning process and proven commitment to student success.
• collegial attitude with college community as well as outside entities.
• strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple assignments.
• experience tracking student learning outcomes, analyzing resultant data, and implementing improvement plans.
• excellent computer and multi‑media skills.

grayson college is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law.

the employer actively supports the americans with disabilities act and will consider reasonable accommodations. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.