Part-time Instructor: Political Science

Pikes Peak State College • Colorado Springs, CO

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About The Position

Part-time instructor positions (as defined by State Board Policy, BP 3-10) exist to create and maintain a teaching and learning environment that empowers students to be successful. Part-time instructors work under the direction of their respective Department Chair, Associate Dean, or Division Dean. Pikes Peak State College maintains a pool of qualified part-time instructors. Part-time instructors will be selected to support departmental requirements. Part-time instructors may be employed to teach courses, conduct presentations or other service activities when current instructors and faculty are not available. Must be a State of Colorado resident or able to relocate to Colorado prior to first date of employment. Political Science is seeking part-time instructors to teach online and/or in-person courses.

Requirements

• Completed Master's degree in Political Science or completed Master's degree in a related field with 18 graduate credits in Political Science.
• Teaching experience college level Political Science courses.
• Experience teaching online and with educational technology and Learning Management Software.
• Ability to demonstrate or articulate a commitment to serving underrepresented populations or populations affected by societal inequities.
• Demonstrates ability to plan, organize, and deliver appropriate curriculum.
• Demonstrates ability to employ qualitative and quantitative analytical skills in the classroom.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates ability to maintain accurate written student records as required by policy and procedure.
• Demonstrates ability to inform students of all course requirements.
• Demonstrates ability to evaluate students and offer feedback on a continuing basis.
• Demonstrates ability to relate to student concerns and maintain open communication.
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively with diverse populations.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. in Political Science.
• Three years of teaching experience at the college level.
• Experience and training in teaching adult learners.

Responsibilities

• Meeting all scheduled classes/labs/clinics and providing instruction in accordance with the philosophy and objectives of the college and the Department Chair's approved course outline.
• Using teaching methods and media designed to reach students of varying educational and experiential backgrounds to allow each student the opportunity to master the objectives of the course.
• Informing students of course requirements through a course syllabus, including: specific objectives, means of attaining objectives, and methods of instruction and grading.
• Evaluating students on a continuing basis to allow them to be aware of their own progress.
• Participate in department and/or college level assessment of student learning outcomes in general education and career/technical courses and programs as required.
• Recommending instructional materials, textbooks, appropriate instructional equipment, and the Library supportive reference materials.
• Maintaining and submitting records as required by policy and procedures.
• Promoting affirmative action equal opportunity concepts within the scope of assigned responsibilities.
• Maintaining required credentials, licenses, certification as appropriate, and proficiency and up-to-date knowledge in the subject matter area.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations