Instructor, Political Science - Adjunct

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Instructor, Political Science - Adjunct

Part-time

At Guilford Technical Community College ( GTCC ), we are dedicated to transforming lives through education and creating a lasting impact on our community. We invite passionate and innovativeeducators to join our mission-driven team, where you can enjoy afulfilling work-life balance and competitive benefits, including arobust pension plan. Our beautiful, well-maintained campusesprovide an inspiring environment for both teaching and learning,within an atmosphere of collaboration and excellence.

At GTCC,you’ll be part of a supportive, dynamic, and inclusive culture committed to delivering exceptional results, making it a trulyamazing place to work and thrive.

Teaching faculty at Guilford Technical Community College are responsible for supporting student success by creating an optimumlearning environment, responding to student needs, managingeffective instructional activities, modeling employability skills,demonstrating professionalism, developing cooperative work relationships with other faculty and staff, supporting collegeadministrative requirements, and maintaining competency in theirinstructional field. He/she will be responsible for qualityinstruction and for effective participation and interest in thetotal affairs of the college.

Under general supervision, this individual will prepare and teach

Political Science courses designed for transfer and support ofcareer technical programs. The faculty member must be able to instruct a wide variety of topics within the classroom, via Canvas,and manage concepts/resources in an online learning laboratory environment. Candidates may be required to teach day, eveningand/or weekend hours.

• developing learner centered lesson plans
• employing teaching strategies & instructional materials for different learning styles
• incorporating, as pedagogically appropriate, current technology in classroom, distance learning and laboratory environments
• creating and modeling a quality learning environment that supports a diverse student population
• preparing, distributing and utilizing instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials,instructional media and other devices as appropriate
• conducting assessment of student learning outcomes in course sand programs/general education as appropriate

• participating in professional development activities to maintain currency in field; maintaining current credentials orlicensures as required by program or accreditation
• participating in professional development opportunities toadvance teaching skills and strategies

• maintaining classroom and laboratory spaces including upkeep of assigned equipment
• providing for the security of facilities, equipment and instructional materials and maintaining safe working conditions
• maintaining student records (e.g., grades and attendance) in accordance with established deadlines using a variety oftechnology-based programs (e.g., Colleague, Self-Service,Canvas)
• complying with all applicable college, state and federal rulesand regulations

• conducting recruiting activities
• promoting retention/persistence by assisting students todevelop strategies for success
• referring students to campus and community resources when appropriate

Demonstrate and model the College’s employability skills:adaptability, communication, information processing, problem solving, responsibility and teamwork

• Maintain student records.
• Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor.

Master’s degree in Political Science or a related field from aninstitutionally accredited university with a minimum of 18 graduatesemester hour credits in Political Science.

Doctoral degree in Political Science from an institutionallyaccredited university

Post-secondary teaching experience in Political Science

• Community College teaching experience
• Post-secondary teaching experience in Political Science
• Experience with…