History and/or Political Science Instructor

Oklahoma State University • Muskogee, OK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The position primarily teaches undergraduate History or Political Science classes, depending on the candidate’s master’s degree and graduate coursework. The instructor may also teach Geography and other courses as needed and as appropriate to their degree. Opportunities for summer teaching may be available.

The instructor teaches 15 credit hours per semester, with a reasonable overload as needed, and maintains 10 office hours each week. The role requires spending 37.5 hours per week on campus and may involve teaching night classes, distance education, online courses, and classes at any of Connors State College’s instructional sites as demand requires. The instructor prepares lectures, provides reports, and serves on committees as requested.

Connors State College is located in Warner, Oklahoma, and also operates a campus in Muskogee. The region offers outdoor and cultural activities and is described as affordable.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in History or Political Science; the degree must be conferred on or before the agreed-upon start date.
• At least 18 graduate credit hours in an additional teaching field in the Social Sciences is preferred.
• Check email and be computer literate.
• Use instructional equipment, including ITV/Zoom room equipment and document cameras.
• Demonstrate willingness and ability to act ethically and socially responsibly.

Nice To Haves

• At least 18 graduate credit hours in an additional teaching field in the Social Sciences.
• Knowledge of Canvas LMS.
• Teaching experience at the two-year community college level.

Responsibilities

• Teach 15 credit hours per semester and a reasonable overload as needed.
• Post and maintain 10 office hours each week.
• Teach night classes as needed.
• Teach distance education and online courses and use multimedia technologies as demand requires.
• Teach at any Connors State College instructional site as demand requires.
• Prepare lectures for all classes.
• Spend 37.5 hours per week on campus.
• Provide departmental, divisional, and institutional reports as requested.
• Serve on departmental, divisional, and institutional committees as requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time