Adjunct Faculty - Political Science; Districtwide, on-campus

Adjunct Faculty - Political Science (Districtwide, on-campus)

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Work type: Adjunct, Instructional, Part-time
Location: District-Wide
Categories: Academic Affairs, Adjunct Faculty, Social Sciences & Humanities

Title: Adjunct Faculty - Political Science (Districtwide, on-campus)

Employee Classification: P/T Faculty Monthly Pay

Department: Political Science

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience

Who we are:

We are not-for-profit:
St. Louis Community college (STLCC) is a non-profit institution dedicated to empowering students, expanding minds, and changing lives. Employees are committed to strengthening the St. Louis community with inclusive and transformative education.

We are a respected employer:
For 60 years, STLCC has served the St. Louis community, expanding to 4 main campuses, 2 education centers, 2 workforce training centers, and 5 centers of excellence. More than one-half of the households in St. Louis have at least one member who has taken classes at STLCC.

We make an impact in the community:
Through credit courses, continuing education, and workforce development programs, STLCC annually serves nearly 69,000 students. More than 80% of career and technical graduates employed in their fields or continue their education at four-year institutions within six months of graduation. STLCC sends more transfer students to Missouri’s four-year colleges/universities than anyone else.

The basics of this position:

The Social Sciences departments on each of our four main campuses (Florissant Valley, Forest Park, Meramec, and Wildwood) are seeking additional adjunct faculty to support enrollment needs in several disciplines. These positions will teach on campus during the day, evening, or weekend hours (in mutual agreement between the adjunct and the department chair). There is an immediate need for faculty for the fall semester later-start courses (beginning Monday, September 22, and Monday, October 20);

adjuncts selected for hire will become a part of the adjunct faculty pool of STLCC. Adjunct faculty are responsible for teaching contracted course(s) in accordance with St. Louis Community College (STLCC) curriculum requirements. All of our faculty teach and facilitate a meaningful learning experience by facilitating the course competencies in the curriculum, proactively supporting all facets of the STLCC mission, and working with key members of the academic team to support student success.

Adjunct faculty are responsible for fostering and encouraging a culture of learning through appropriate delivery methods.

• Work with academic department leaders to select and/or utilize department approved texts and instructional materials.
• Prepare course materials that are in keeping with the course profile.
• Provide students a College-approved syllabus, enter attendance and grades, and complete other compliance requirements by published due dates.
• Deliver course content using a variety of teaching styles and provide interesting and engaging assignments.
• Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and learning outcomes and provide feedback and assessment in a timely manner regarding student progress.
• Be available for student consultation through office hours or scheduled appointments by phone, email, and webinar technologies (minimum of one hour per course of instruction).
• Complete all College-required training.

Master's degree in Political Science OR a master's degree with at least 18 graduate study hours in Political Science.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Canvas learning management systems a plus. Prior college-level teaching experience a plus.