Adjunct Faculty - Political Science

Gwinnett Technical College; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Gwinnett Technical College seeks a part-time adjunct faculty member in Political Science to deliver on-campus instruction at the Lawrenceville and Alpharetta campuses. The role requires preparing lesson plans, measuring student progress, and maintaining ongoing communication with students through Blackboard Ultra and other platforms.

The position is non-benefited and exempt from FLSA, with responsibilities that include documentation, reporting, and involvement in recruitment and placement

Qualifications

• Postsecondary teaching experience preferred.
• Ability to teach in-person at Lawrenceville and Alpharetta campuses.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver instruction in classroom or online environments.
• Evaluate student progress and provide timely feedback.
• Maintain consistent communication with students.
• Administer BlackBoard Ultra and other platforms as required.
• Prepare documentation and administrative reports.
• Support recruitment, retention and job placement efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Gwinnett Technical College.

Skills

Teaching

Adjunct experience

Education

Doctorate in Political Science

Master's in Political Science with 18 graduate hours

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title: Adjunct Faculty - Political Science. Agency: Gwinnett Technical College. Job Requisition ID: JR0000005465. Shift: Rotating (United States of America). Compensation Details: LUMP SUM.

Job Description

This job is a part-time, non-benefited, FLSA-exempt position in the General Education Division that reports to the Program Director of History / Political Science. This position will report to the Lawrenceville AND Alpharetta campus. Prepares and delivers instruction in a classroom environment. The adjunct faculty position requires availability to teach on-campus classes as scheduled. Prepares lesson plans for classroom instruction for general core courses. Evaluates students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives. Consistent communication with students regularly. Administers Learning Management System (Blackboard Ultra) and any 3rd party software platforms as required. Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports. Displays a high level of effort and commitment to performing work; operates effectively within the organizational structure; demonstrates trustworthiness and responsible behavior. Accepts direction and feedback from supervisor and follows through appropriately. Assists with recruitment retention and job placement efforts. Candidates must be able to provide in-person instruction at our Lawrenceville and/or Alpharetta locations on assigned days and times.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Prepares and delivers instruction in classroom or online environment (20%)
• Evaluates students' progress in attaining goals and objectives. (15%)
• Consistent communication with students on a regular basis. (15%)
• Administers Learning Management System (Blackboard Ultra) and any 3rd party software platforms as required. (15%)
• Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports. (10%)
• Displays a high level of effort and commitment to performing work; operates effectively within the organizational structure; demonstrates trustworthiness and responsible behavior. (10%)
• Accepts direction and feedback from supervisor and follows through appropriately. (5%)
• Assists with recruitment retention and job placement efforts. (5%)
• Performs other duties as assigned in the fulfillment of the needs, philosophy, and purpose of Gwinnett Technical College. (5%)

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctorate or Master's degree in discipline (Political Science) OR Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in discipline (Political Science)
• Minimum qualifications for this position will be determined by the teaching discipline and compliance with appropriate accrediting bodies. Faculty must be credentialed to satisfy all appropriate accrediting bodies for the course assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Postsecondary teaching experience.

Physical Demands

• Frequency (N)Never, (O)Occasionally or (C)Constantly Requires operation, access, or control of financial resources.
• (N) Requires having a P-Card.
• (N) Driving is a responsibility of this position.
• (N) This position will have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care.
• (C) This position will have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications).
• (N) This position is a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods with or without reasonable accommodation.
• (N) This position requires moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another with or without reasonable accommodation.
• (N) This position requires the ability to adjust or move objects up to 15 pounds in all directions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• (N) This position requires the ability to repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers with or without reasonable accommodation.
• (N) This position requires the ability to operate machinery and/or power tools with or without reasonable accommodation.
• (N) Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment with or without reasonable accommodation.
• (N) Noisy environments.
• (N) Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• (N) Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• (N) Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more with or without reasonable accommodation.
• (N) Work in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
• (N) Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.

As set forth in its student catalog, Gwinnett Technical College complies with the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law. The following person has been designated to manage inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Lisa Richardson, Title IX, and Section 504 Coordinator, 5150 Sugarloaf Parkway, Building 100/A, Room 515, Lawrenceville, GA 30043, 678-226-6691, [e-mail].

Minimum Qualifications: Minimum qualifications for this position will be determined by the teaching discipline and compliance with appropriate accrediting bodies. Faculty must be credentialed to satisfy all appropriate accrediting bodies for the course assigned.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department. Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.