Adjunct Assistant Professor, Political Science

Santa Fe College; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

LM Wind Power / GE in New York seeks a part-time Adjunct Assistant to teach political science courses. Responsibilities include delivering instruction, evaluating student learning, and engaging in curriculum development.

A Master's Degree in Political Science is required, with a preference for teaching experience in a community college setting. Embrace diverse and collaborative environments while maintaining records and providing student feedback.

This role emphasizes service excellence and student support.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Political Science or a related field with 18 graduate hours.
• Preferred experience in community college teaching.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver political science instruction.
• Evaluate and develop curriculum collaboratively.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress.

Skills

Interactive customer service

Collaboration

Effective communication

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Master's Degree in Political Science or relevant fields

Job description

Job Summary

Each part‑time faculty member reports to a chair or director, satisfies criteria for accreditation, possesses subject matter expertise, and has the following instructional and institutional responsibilities:

• Designing courses, delivering instruction, evaluating student learning, and incorporating college‑required technology.
• Possessing subject matter expertise and engaging in ongoing professional development.
• Maintaining effective communication within the College and the department or program.

Salary is determined per the SF Salary Schedule.

Under general supervision, the Adjunct Assistant develops, prepares and teaches a variety of coursework consisting of Comparative Politics, International Relations, American National Government, and State and Local Government. Adjunct Faculty are employed on a term‑by‑term basis and may be assigned teaching duties at SF's main Northwest campus or at any of the College's six educational centers. Course offerings within the Social and Behavioral Department may be taught during the day, evening, or online, as well as taught using other distance learning formats.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and deliver political science instruction in didactic, laboratory and/or classroom settings to promote student success within a community college setting.
• Support and promote the college and departmental missions centered on excellence in teaching and learning through quality instruction, curriculum enhancement, and service.
• Collaborate with department chair, faculty, and peers to evaluate, revise, and develop curriculum to cultivate the mastery of course content.
• Provide students with frequent, timely assessment of and clear feedback regarding academic performance.
• Appropriately document student progress and maintain accurate records such as attendance, grading and achievement of student learning outcomes.
• Honor student confidentiality and privacy as per appropriate laws, regulations and college rules.
• Proctor exams, participate in departmental meetings, as well as college taskforces and/or committees as necessary.
• Maintain appropriate office hours proportionate to the instructional assignment.
• Provide service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible and professional engagement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Required: A Master's Degree in Political Science or a Master's degree with eighteen (18) graduate hours within any combination of the qualifying fields Political Science and/or Government.
• Preferred: Relevant teaching experience within a community college setting.

General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to deliver a high level of interactive customer service.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships throughout the organization.
• Communicate effectively and possess proficient computer skills, including familiarity with the Microsoft Suite of Office Applications.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule at multiple sites, and demonstrate the ability to work well with students, faculty, and staff at all levels within a diverse, multi‑cultural, collaborative environment.

Additional Information

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re‑employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

Reports to: Chair, Social and Behavioral Sciences.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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