Political Science Instructor (VLD)

Georgia Department of Revenue•Valdosta, GA

67d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under general supervision, this position will provide instruction to students in Political Science courses on the Valdosta Campus and at high schools in our service area as required. Responsibilities include preparing lesson plans for classroom and online instruction for credited arts and sciences courses, developing program curriculum, syllabi, goals, and objectives, and evaluating students’ progress. The role also involves preparing and maintaining required documentation and administrative reports, attending professional development, ensuring safety and security requirements are met, and meeting with students, staff, and educators to discuss instructional programs. Additionally, the position assists with recruitment, retention, and job placement efforts. Wiregrass Georgia Technical College seeks faculty and staff who support students of underrepresented groups and students with disabilities, and all employees must participate in realizing equity in recruitment, enrollment, retention, graduation, and placement.

Requirements

Master's Degree or higher in Political Science or Master's Degree with 18 graduate hours in Political Science from an academic institution that is accredited by an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education.
Education courses related to the teaching of Political Science are not considered discipline specific in meeting this requirement.
Coursework must be in Political Science or closely related discipline aligned to course competencies.
Appropriate work experience, certification and credentials to perform each key position duty satisfactorily.
Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Political Science.

Responsibilities

Provide instruction to students in Political Science courses on the Valdosta Campus and at high schools in our service area as required.
Prepare lesson plans for classroom and online instruction for credited arts and sciences courses.
Develop program curriculum, syllabi, goals, and objectives.
Evaluate students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives.
Prepare and maintain all required documentation and administrative reports.
Attend professional development training, workshops, seminars, and conferences.
Ensure safety and security requirements are met in the discipline area.
Meet with students, staff members and other educators to discuss students’ instructional programs and other issues.
Assist with recruitment, retention and job placement efforts.
Participate fully in the realization of equity in recruitment, enrollment, retention, graduation, and placement of students.