Adjunct Faculty- Political Science

Kentucky Community and Technical College System; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 1,102,000 - 1,309,000; Part time

Job summary

Bluegrass Community & Technical College is seeking qualified part-time Political Science faculty for on-site classes at multiple campuses (Lawrenceburg, Danville, Georgetown, Winchester). Applicants may teach on-site, hybrid, or online/asynchronous formats to accommodate student needs.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree in Political Science or a Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Political Science.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in Political Science or a related field with political science focus.
• Experience teaching at the college level and familiarity with on-site/hybrid/online delivery is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare syllabi, lectures and labs aligned with course outcomes.
• Create assignments to assess student learning and track progress.
• Maintain timely communication with students via email/messages.
• Offer office hours and provide supplemental instruction as needed.
• Develop online course shells and ensure access to syllabi and grades.
• Maintain accurate grade records and progress reports.
• Contribute to program and course assessment reporting.
• Complete mandatory employment and instructional trainings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Online learning platforms

Student support

Education

Master's degree in Political Science

Master's degree (any subject) + 18 grad hours in Political Science

Tools

Blackboard Ultra

Job description

Title: Adjunct Faculty- Political Science

Salary Range: $825 per Credit Hour

Contract Term Length: Not Applicable

Standard Hours: Varies

Work Location: On-Site

FLSA Status: Exempt

College: Bluegrass Community & Technical College

Campus Location: Bluegrass C&T

Department: Academics

Job Summary

The Political Science Area at BCTC is seeking qualified part-time faculty for on-site classes at the Lawrenceburg, Danville, Georgetown, and/or Winchester campuses. Additional qualifications to those listed below based on course subject may apply. While we are primarily seeking applicants to teach on-site, adjuncts may be asked to teach using any of the following modes of instruction:

• On-site with in-person meetings two days per week,
• Hybrid with in-person meetings on-site one day per week paired with online instruction, and/or
• Online/asynchronous with no required on-site, in-person meetings.

Job Duties

• Prepare and deliver course syllabi, lectures and/or labs relevant to the course description and student learning outcomes (Course and if applicable General Education).
• Develop individual, and contribute to the creation of common, course assignments (discussions, written work, research exercises, quizzes, exams, etc.) to evaluate student proficiency.
• Maintain regular contact with students promptly answering student emails and messages.
• Meet with students individually and/or in small groups to provide supplemental instruction, direction, and feedback.
• Provide an online course shell for students meeting minimum content and structure, including student access to syllabi and individual grades, for the mode of instruction.
• Maintain student grades and complete institutional student progress reports as directed.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and reporting outcomes of program and course assessment.
• Complete mandatory annual employment training.
• Complete mandatory instructional training for mode of instruction, especially for instructors teaching in hybrid and/or online course modes of instruction.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in Political Science, or Master’s degree (any subject) with 18 graduate hours in Political Science.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants with prior teaching experience, and experience with online learning platforms. BCTC uses the Blackboard Ultra Course Management System.

Additional Skills Requested

Advertised: 18 Jul 2024 Eastern Daylight Time