Assistant/Associate Professor of Political Science

Benedict College•Columbia, SC

About The Position

Advise and register students, participate in retention, placement, and educational activities; Demonstrate ability to supervise independent research projects; Maintain accurate academic records for students; Participate in the development and coordination of course schedules; Participate in instructional committees; Assist in student recruitment; Assume College committee responsibilities; Participate in College community service; Participate in professional development; Demonstrate experience in using technology for course instruction Teach 12 credit hours per semester, conduct scholarly work, and be responsible for professional service including committee work, student advisement/recruitment, and course and program development. The successful candidate must be able to teach a combination of the following courses: Social Sciences Statistics, U.S. National Government, State and Local Government, Public Policy, Political Parties, Political Change and Modernization, Comparative Government, International Relations, U.S. Government, Foreign Policy, and Modern Ideologies

Requirements

Ph. D. required
Submit a completed Benedict College application
Submit three reference letters
Submit official college transcript(s)
Submit a current background check
Submit a cover letter addressing how you meet the qualifications of the position, including teaching experience
Submit a curriculum vitae

Responsibilities

Advise and register students
Participate in retention, placement, and educational activities
Demonstrate ability to supervise independent research projects
Maintain accurate academic records for students
Participate in the development and coordination of course schedules
Participate in instructional committees
Assist in student recruitment
Assume College committee responsibilities
Participate in College community service
Participate in professional development
Demonstrate experience in using technology for course instruction
Teach 12 credit hours per semester
Conduct scholarly work
Be responsible for professional service including committee work, student advisement/recruitment, and course and program development
Teach a combination of courses including: Social Sciences Statistics, U.S. National Government, State and Local Government, Public Policy, Political Parties, Political Change and Modernization, Comparative Government, International Relations, U.S. Government, Foreign Policy, and Modern Ideologies