Tenure Track Faculty, Political Science
About The Position
Teaches a full range of political science classes. Prepares and delivers lectures to students on various topics in relation to a specific discipline. Evaluates and grades students’ class work, laboratory work, assignments and papers. Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts. Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, speaking with colleagues and participating in professional conferences. Maintains student attendance records, grades and other required records. Initiates, facilitates and moderates classroom discussions. As needed, advises students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues. Plans, evaluates and revises curricula, course content and course materials and methods of instruction. Compiles, administers and grades examinations. Collaborates with colleagues to address teaching and research issues. Maintains regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students. Selects and obtains materials and supplies such as textbooks and laboratory equipment. Serves on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, department matters and academic issues. Participates in campus and community events. This is a full-time tenure track faculty opportunity. The selected faculty member hired for this position could teach at any one of the College's campuses or sites.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Political Science
- Post-secondary teaching experience
- Teaching experience
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Suite (or equivalent)
- Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for students
- Advanced communication (verbal, written and interpersonal) and organizational skills
- Logic and reasoning skills to identify solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
- Sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of a diverse population
Nice To Haves
- PhD in Political Science
- Master’s Degree or 18 graduate-level hours of coursework in History
- Online teaching experience
- Community college teaching experience
Responsibilities
- Prepares and delivers lectures to students on various topics in relation to a specific discipline
- Evaluates and grades students’ class work, laboratory work, assignments and papers
- Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts
- Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, speaking with colleagues and participating in professional conferences
- Maintains student attendance records, grades and other required records
- Initiates, facilitates and moderates classroom discussions
- As needed, advises students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues
- Plans, evaluates and revises curricula, course content and course materials and methods of instruction
- Compiles, administers and grades examinations
- Collaborates with colleagues to address teaching and research issues
- Maintains regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students
- Selects and obtains materials and supplies such as textbooks and laboratory equipment
- Serves on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, department matters and academic issues
- Participates in campus and community events
Benefits
- paid time off
- affordable medical/dental/vision plan coverage
- disability benefits
- life/accidental/critical illness insurance
- State Teachers Retirement System and other retirement plan options
- Coverage for dependents, spouses and domestic partners is also available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
