Political Science Associate Faculty

Title
:
Political Science Associate Faculty

Salary
: $19,015/quarter at 100% course load*

Department
:
Social Sciences

Reports to
:
Associate Dean of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

Position Number
:
Instructional Associate Faculty

Eligible for hybrid work location, per Everett Community College’s Telework Policy.

* Courses vary in credits/load. For example, one 5 credit lecture course would be 33.33% course load, or $6,338.42/quarter.

* Please review Appendix D (page 68) of the AFT Contract for full salary information.

* Additional compensation may be available for courses that meet high wage / high demand criteria.

• Foster an equitable, anti‑racist, and culturally inclusive learning environment and demonstrate an awareness of the experiences and needs of the current student population.
• Develop curriculum, prepare, modify and deliver teaching/learning activities designed to maximize student learning and foster inclusive excellence.
• Teach courses in accordance with the course record, syllabus, approved student learning objectives, and quarterly course schedules. Design and/or deliver course assignments, learning activities and assessments that enable students to meet the course’s stated learning outcomes.
• Develop a current course syllabus using the College’s inclusive syllabus template and submit it to the Instruction Office prior to the start of the quarter.
• At the course level, assess student work using appropriate methodologies that promote further learning; at the department or program level, disaggregate, review and assess student learning outcomes with the goal of continuous improvement and reduction of opportunity gaps.
• Complete summative evaluations of student work during the College’s scheduled finals week; submit final grades by the designated deadline.
• Create and maintain department and student records in accordance with college policies and procedures.
• Refer students to college services, community agencies and other professionals as appropriate.
• Establish, post, and maintain regularly scheduled office hours for consultation with students.

• Stay current in relevant best practices, emerging topics, and research.

• Complete annual trainings as required by state and federal law and by the College. Associate Faculty will be compensated for trainings required by the College.
• Maintain certification and/or licensure required by the College in the performance of the faculty member’s assignment.

• By mutual agreement, compensation may be available for participation in the following:
• Opening week activities, meetings and professional development opportunities.
• Faculty forum.
• Annual graduation ceremony in June.
• Serving on committees.
• Department, division and college meetings and involvement in college matters.
• Maintain regular office hours for consultation with students.
• Advise students in course selections, programs, and pathways.

• The leadership of the College has the right to assign faculty duties to faculty members.
• Faculty may be assigned non-faculty duties including, but not limited to, administrative functions, leadership of college initiatives, or other specially assigned duties.

• Master’s Degree in Political Science or a closely related field.
• Community college or university-level teaching experience.

• Ability to use a Learning Management System (such as Canvas or Blackboard).
• Knowledge of classroom strategies for effectively facilitating learning for students from diverse backgrounds, including differences in culture, heritage, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, ability, class, and religion.
• Asset‑based approach when interacting with students, faculty, and staff across the college.

• Ability to operate office equipment, including computers, printers, and telecommunication devices.
• Ability to observe, analyze, and interpret data from various sources.
• Ability to prepare and present detailed reports in written and audible formats.
• Ability to exchange information on the phone, through video conferencing, or in person.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while performing routine tasks.
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

• Temporary, part‑time position with quarterly assignments; days and times vary by courses taught.
• FLSA overtime exempt.
• Position is subject to Everett Community College policies and procedures.
• Represented by American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the AFT Collective Bargaining Agreement.