Adjunct Instructor of Political Science

San Juan College • Farmington, NM

1d • $778 • Hybrid

About The Position

An adjunct instructor is appointed on a term contract for instructional, temporary and part-time assignments. They are not assigned to other responsibilities such as professional service or college service. They have no right to reappointment. Persons appointed at this rank will vary in minimal academic qualifications but generally shall have a relevant doctoral or equivalent terminal degree to teach at the upper division and graduate level, and a master’s degree for lower division courses. All degrees shall be from accredited institutions or from internationally reputable and recognized institutions. Exceptions to these requirements may be made by the Provost upon presentation of evidence of a record of experience or other credentials that indicate academic degree equivalence. Adjunct Faculty members can only serve as Faculty Senators if they teach during the current semester or have taught within the last fiscal year. San Juan College may approve remote or hybrid work for adjunct employees within New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado and Texas (states subject to change at any time). All requests for remote work must be approved in advance by the Dean and Human Resources. Remote work options for locations outside of the United States are not permitted. This position reports to the Dean and is responsible for developing and revising instructional materials; presenting material in an organized manner; evaluating student learning; maintaining student records; teaching day, evening, weekend, and on-line classes, as assigned; teaching at the main and/or satellite campuses, as assigned; maintaining a minimum of 1 office hour per week per assigned course; participating in Adjunct Professional Development activities; demonstrating and promoting the school values of: Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. Adjunct faculty are hired on a semester basis, depending upon the instructional needs identified for each semester. Such services shall be compensated on a credit hour or contact hour basis, dependent upon the position. It is the policy of San Juan College that adjunct faculty may teach no more than 9 credit hours per semester, except upon approval by the Vice-President of Learning and the Vice-President of HR and Legal Activities.

Requirements

• Master's degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in a relevant field of study from an accredited college or university
• Access to home internet, a personal computer, and telephone is required
• Demonstrates skill and willingness to learn and use multiple technology platforms to communicate with students
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts with qualifying degree conferred

Nice To Haves

• Prior teaching experience
• Experience with traditional face-to-face, hybrid and online courses
• Ability to use San Juan College’s Learning Management System (Canvas)
• Experience with technology-enhanced curriculum
• Invested in equity and inclusiveness
• Experience with, knowledge of, and sensitivity to the needs of diverse populations

Responsibilities

• Developing and revising instructional materials
• Presenting material in an organized manner
• Evaluating student learning
• Maintaining student records
• Teaching day, evening, weekend, and on-line classes, as assigned
• Teaching at the main and/or satellite campuses, as assigned
• Maintaining a minimum of 1 office hour per week per assigned course
• Participating in Adjunct Professional Development activities
• Demonstrating and promoting the school values of: Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence

Benefits

• Tuition waiver benefit for one class, up to four (4) credit hours per semester
• Tuition waiver for any one (1) credit HHPC Fitness Conditioning class for each semester they are employed
• Tuition waiver benefit may be transferred to a qualified family member for the semester they are employed
• Free Professional Development (technology training; teaching and learning seminars; learning symposiums)
• Free Library Services (CD and DVD checkout; book and periodical checkout)
• 403(b) participation
• Employee Assistance Program (Available 24/7 – Provides 3 FREE sessions for services such as short-term counseling and assessments, referrals, prevention/education resources, and crisis intervention)
• Voluntary Benefits (Allstate/Aflac, Liberty Mutual)
• Educational Retirement Board (ERB) contributions withheld each pay period (for those teaching three or more credit hours)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level