Adjunct Instructor - Political Science (Pool)
About The Position
This position is responsible for delivering quality instruction in Political Science. The instructor teaches courses on-ground at the assigned campus, instructional site, or work location. Other delivery modes, including online, hybrid, or web-enhanced instruction, may be assigned based on operational needs and College determination. The instructor works with course leads and/or program coordinators to support consistent student experiences and uses the College’s learning management system to provide course materials. The position requires submitting an updated department syllabus before the first day of class; regularly checking the College email account and department mailbox; responding to emails and messages within 24 hours except on weekends; completing required reports and assessments by their deadlines; submitting final grades by the Registrar’s deadline; and complying with College and TBR policies and guidelines. The adjunct pool accepts applications continuously, with applications reviewed when openings become available. The posting closes annually on October 31, and applicants must reapply each year to maintain an active application.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Political Science, or a master's degree and 18 graduate hours in Political Science or a closely related field.
- Knowledge of and/or experience with a variety of instructional delivery modes, including synchronous and asynchronous online teaching.
- Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with a wide range of students, faculty, and staff.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Political Science.
Responsibilities
- Teach Political Science courses on-ground at the assigned campus, instructional site, or work location.
- Teach through other instructional delivery modes, such as online, hybrid, or web-enhanced formats, if assigned based on operational needs.
- Work with course leads and/or program coordinators to ensure consistent student experiences.
- Use the College’s learning management system to provide course materials to students.
- Submit an updated department syllabus before the first day of class.
- Regularly check the College email account and department mailbox.
- Respond to emails and messages within 24 hours, except on weekends.
- Complete required reports, including attendance, Early Alerts, student progress reports, and grade submissions, by deadlines.
- Administer and return surveys and student outcome assessments by deadlines.
- Submit final grades for each semester by the Registrar’s deadline.
- Comply with College and TBR policies and guidelines.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
