Adjunct Instructor in Political Science Northwest Missouri State University · Part-time · On-site — ago

Position Title:

Adjunct Instructor in Political Science

Department:

Political Science JM

EMPLOYMENT

TERMS:

Temporary, Part-Time, Adjunct

The School of Humanities and Social Sciences is seeking candidates to serve as adjunct faculty in our online BS in Political Science and MPA programs.

The position requires the ability to effectively deliver online curriculum in a manner that actively engages students, ensures academic rigor, and provides timely communication and feedback to students.

Placement in the adjunct faculty pool does not guarantee a teaching assignment. Assignments are made on a session-by-session basis according to program need and are based on the candidate’s verified academic credentials and content expertise.

• Teach online Political Science courses, especially Research Methods in Public Administration.
• Collaborate with campus faculty.
• Effectively utilize and manage online course delivery systems, tools, and techniques
• Maintain accurate course records and submit grades and other required documentation by established deadlines.
• Follow university, departmental and course policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education:

PhD in Political Science or Public Administration

Experience:

Prior experience in online instruction in Political Science or related discipline.

Skills:

Ability to use and teach R; demonstrated innovative teaching methodologies to engage learners; instructional technology skills; interpersonal skills; committed to a focus on student success

The position entails online instruction in Political Science courses typically ranging from 15 to 30 students. Courses are delivered in accelerated 7-week terms, requiring faculty to manage a compressed instructional timeline while maintaining rigor and responsiveness. Most work will be conducted online. The faculty member’s work environment should be conducive to productivity and student privacy.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

N/A

Online courses are offered using Canvas, Northwest’s Learning Management System

Ability to meet essential pedagogical and online classroom functions.

Northwest Missouri State University located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri, and 110 miles southeast of Omaha, Nebraska. For more information visit the city’s website yville.org .

With an enrollment of more than 8,500 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily

residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus and through Northwest Online .

Founded in 1905, Northwest boasts a high retention rate and a graduation rate in the 95th percentile among its peers. Additionally, results of the Ruffalo Noel Levitz Student Satisfaction Inventory show Northwest students are more satisfied than students at national peers, and 78 percent of Northwest students report they would repeat their university experience, compared to 75 percent of students surveyed nationally at their respective institutions.

Furthermore, the University is a national model for student success and career placement with 93 percent of bachelor’s degree earners and 98 percent of master’s degree earners securing employment or continuing their education within six months of completing a degree at Northwest, according to the most recent data .

Northwest places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jumpstart on their careers while maintaining competitive tuition rates and…