Adjunct Instructor, Political Science PTT

Adjunct Instructor, Political Science ) - PTT

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Position Title
- Adjunct Instructor, Political Science ) - PTT

Department
- Social Science

Location
- College Wide

Job Category
- Faculty

Job Type - PT

Posting Number - 00953

Position Summary Information

General Description of Position
- Under the general supervision of the Associate Dean and Program Chair, the Adjunct Instructor is responsible for instructing students. Teaching assignments for this position will be in various Political Science courses, depending on credentials and experience. This is a part-time temporary position.

Essential Functions

1. Provide Instruction in Assigned Subject Areas Provide instruction to students according to the objectives of each course assigned. This instructor will utilize a variety of instructional strategies in the classroom, online, hybrid, or lab setting that are appropriate to individual student needs and may include, but are not limited to, lecture, small groups, demonstrations, and computer assisted instruction.

2. Provide For Student Evaluation and Recordkeeping Prepare and administer evaluation instruments and maintain accurate student records on attendance, achievement and progress. Assist in gathering and interpreting data for department assessment.

3. Remain Current in Events and Developments Related to Subject Areas Increase and improve personal teaching and subject knowledge through professional development such as in-service activities, conferences, workshops, technical updates, and personal self-study.

4. Manage Classes The instructor will develop, revise and maintain classroom policies, grading structures, and strategies.

5. Perform Other Functions Related to Teaching Assignments Use the computer as an instructional tool for teaching reading and writing skills and composition as appropriate. Provide information and data that will assist in preparation of supply and equipment orders, course schedules, book orders, and other necessary reports.

6. Promote/Support Diversity Promote and support the College's diversity goals; promote/support Access, Fair Employment,EEO, Equity, and Diversity programs.

7. Promote/Support the Organizational Environment through Goal 9 of the Strategic Plan Promote and support the College's organizational environment goals. Maximize operational efficiency by enhancing policies and procedures, staffing, and communication processes and practices. Enhance positive communication processes and practices, and maximize a positive and engaging organizational environment by encouraging input, reflective and transparent communication, and compassion and respect toward the views and ideas of others.

Marginal Functions
- Operate and utilize as part of the teaching process appropriate technologies (e.g., document camera, projector, interactive smart board.)

Required Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

- 1. Current knowledge of and ability/skill to teach history or political science.
2. Ability/skill to relate to colleagues, staff, students, and supervisors of diverse background in a positive and cooperative manner.
3. Ability/skill to apply and demonstrate effective communication skills.
4. Ability to develop and incorporate a variety of teaching strategies and techniques in the classroom including computer application.
5. Ability to devise and utilize appropriate evaluation methods for classroom use.
6. The individual must possess the skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Political Science.

Teaching experience equivalent to 18 semester hours or 6 courses/sections at…