Part Time Instructor - Government

Blinn College•Bryan, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Part Time Instructor - Government performs the day-to-day operations of the Government instructional program at the assigned campus. This position teaches courses at varied times and locations and supports student engagement and success through instruction aligned with approved course learning outcomes and institutional standards. The instructor prepares course syllabi and assessments, provides timely and constructive feedback, maintains student access through posted office hours and communication, and uses D2L and other required instructional technologies to support learning. Teaching assignments for this position include face-to-face instruction at the Bryan Campus. The instructor is expected to maintain a professional, inclusive, and supportive learning environment; follow institutional policies, academic integrity standards, and ethical teaching practices; and maintain effective working relationships and communication with students, colleagues, staff, and college administration. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Master’s degree or higher in Government or a closely related field, with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in Government/Political Science.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with instructors, staff, administration, and students.
Ability to instruct students while achieving course learning objectives.
Ability to develop and administer appropriate assessments and provide timely, constructive feedback.
Ability to use D2L and required instructional technologies.
Demonstrated effective written and oral communication.

Nice To Haves

Online teaching experience.
Teaching experience at the community college level.
Quality Matters (QM) certification.
Experience using the D2L Learning Management System.

Responsibilities

Provide instruction for courses at a variety of times and locations.
Demonstrate a commitment to student engagement, student success, and instruction.
Prepare and use a course syllabus and assessments for each course in accordance with institutional guidelines.
Maintain current knowledge of effective teaching methodologies and use a variety of instructional delivery methods, classroom media, and educational resources.
Establish access to students through posted office hours and communication.
Develop and administer appropriate assessments, such as problem sets, exams, and applied assignments, and provide timely, constructive feedback.
Use D2L and required instructional technologies to support student learning.
Deliver instruction aligned with approved course learning outcomes and institutional standards.
Maintain a professional, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
Adhere to institutional policies, academic integrity standards, and ethical teaching practices.
Demonstrate reliability, preparedness, and effective written and oral communication.
Maintain professional working relationships with students, colleagues, and college administration.
Perform other related duties as assigned.