Faculty - Political Science/Government

Dodge City Community College • Dodge City, KS

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About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Vice President of Academic Affairs, the Political Science/Government instructor will teach a variety of government classes and engage in a variety of learning support and instructional/institutional practices; mentor students by providing a positive and encouraging environment for learning; identify and implement assessment measures to achieve course, program, and college learning outcomes; work collaboratively within the Social Sciences Division; and serve on various college committees. The instructional load may consist of day/night classes; face-to-face and hybrid delivery, and on and off campus classes. Some opportunities for online delivery and/or online course development. Base salary is determined based on the matrix outlined in the Faculty Negotiated Agreement considering credentials and experience.

Requirements

• Masters Political Science or Political Theory or a Masters in related area + 18 graduate hours in Political Science or Political Theory
• Thorough knowledge of content area
• Fluency in English language
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to convey ideas to others in a clear, understandable manner
• Critical analytical and evaluative skills
• Organizational skills
• Ability to create and maintain a schedule
• Literacy in modes of delivery
• Ability to think, write, and communicate effectively
• Ability to effectively maintain teaching schedules, organize time, and execute duties in the delivery and support of high quality instruction
• Computer skills and ability to use technology in the classroom
• Demonstrated teaching experience with underprepared/under-resourced students
• Have or obtain valid Kansas driver's license

Nice To Haves

• Qualifications to teach additional academic disciplines
• Experience teaching at the college level
• Commitment to student learning/success
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Responsibilities

• Make continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques and delivery methods.
• Support the college initiative to enhance the student learning experience by reviewing, evaluating, revising, developing, and implementing effective and relevant instructional technology in the classroom.
• Review, evaluate, revise, develop, and implement program curriculum within the department to assure compliance with professional standards.
• Prepare syllabi and learning materials for classroom within college discipline, divisional and institutional guidelines.
• Teach an instructional load which may consist of day/night classes, various modalities and locations.
• Course assignment to include a range of courses such as American National Government, State and Local Government, Introduction to Comparative Government.
• Facilitate learning activities in general education courses in disciplines where qualified.
• Provide access to students through posted office hours, electronic communication, and other appropriate methods.
• Attend and participate in department and division meetings, institutional committees, and activities required to maintain program and/or college accreditation standards.
• Assist in the articulation of courses with secondary and post-secondary institutions.
• Ability to develop and implement new courses to curriculum in various delivery modalities when requested.
• Organize and maintain appropriate scholastic records for students and submit reports as required to the Records Office and appropriate administrative offices.
• Participate in assessment of student learning.
• Assist, as requested, with the development of the term class schedule and the college catalog.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree