Lecturer of Political Science

Job title: Lecturer of Political Science

Reports to: Chairman of the Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences

Department: The Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences

Division/College: College of Arts and Sciences

Teach courses in the discipline area of Political Science. Provide academic support to students, maintain class-related records, and assess student coursework.

• Teaches a typical load of 15 semester-hours of undergraduate courses each semester in Political Science in face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats.
• Provides academic support to students as
• Maintains class-related records and assesses student
• Participates in departmental, college, and university-required activities.

• Requires a master's degree, including 18 hours in Political Science or a related field.
• Teaching experience at the undergraduate level in traditional classroom settings and/or
• A commitment to student engagement and academic
• Ability to communicate effectively and participate in departmental and university activities.

Preferred

• Education:
  
  Earned Ph.D. from an accredited institution.
• Years of experience: 3 or more years of teaching experience
• Skills:
  
  Interactively engaging students to develop enhanced critical thinking
• Abilities:
  Communication at all levels.

Normal office environment within a university setting, providing both in-person and online instruction. Utilizing standard office equipment, including computers, telephones, and email, along with technology-based learning materials and learning management systems. The physical requirements of the job will consist of standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time while instructing and/or engaging in meetings.

Fort Valley State University is an equal opportunity employer.

The University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or University System of Georgia policy.