Adjunct Faculty, Government

Austin Community College District•Hays, KS

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Government Department offers on campus and online college credit courses across 11 campuses. In addition, the department offers dual enrollment courses to area high school students seeking both college and high school credit. Course offerings include U.S. Government, Texas State and Local Government, Mexican-American Politics, Introduction to Political Science, and an academic cooperative in government - but the department's bread and butter is U.S. and Texas Government course offerings. The department seeks to acquaint all students with basic concepts used in studying politics and government and provide its majors with an educational foundation that will allow them to pursue successfully a baccalaureate degree in political science or government or other fields at a four-year institution.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Government or Political Science or Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in government or political science.
Upload unofficial/copy of transcripts
Upload Updated Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) or Résumé
Upload Cover letter - explaining interest in the position

Responsibilities

Prepare and teach courses in the field of Government to a multicultural student population based on the department's approved course learning outcomes, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to the needs of community college students and the standards of the discipline.
Evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback reflecting program learning outcomes and departmental expectations.
Provide teaching and mentoring services to students in a manner which does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or other protected categories.
Remain current in the field through a variety of professional development activities.
Perform other related tasks as assigned by the department chair, dean, and/or associate vice chancellor, vice chancellor, executive vice chancellor.
Demonstrated proficiency using computer applications, online resources, and other technologies for the classroom.
Demonstrated proficiency using an online learning management system such as Blackboard to develop and build course content and perform administrative duties (posting office hours, syllabi, etc.).
Appropriate use of the college's learning management system.
Meet deadlines for attendance certification and submission of final course grades.
Participate in graduation, general assembly, and other official college functions.
Maintain regular office hours to assist students and improve student retention and success.
Attend and participate in collegewide, campus, department, or other activities and meetings.
Recognize and reflect standards of civility and collegiality in all interactions.
Comply with published college policies and procedures and meet professional standards for teaching in a community college.