Adjunct Faculty, Political Science (Pooled Position - South Campus)

Broward College; North Carolina; On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable Healthcare Insurance

Retirement Options

Wellness Program

Vacation/Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Broward College in sunny South Florida invites applications for a part-time teaching position in Political Science. The ideal candidate will share the college’s commitment to student success and academic excellence while contributing to a dynamic, diverse campus community.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Political Science or related field with graduate coursework; prior college teaching experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Political Science, Government, Public Administration, or International Relations (or graduate degree with 18 graduate credits in Political Science, Public Administration, Government, or International Relations).
• Prior college teaching experience is preferred and a high level of computer literacy is required.
• All schedules require office hours, and evening and/or weekend hours may be required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a mastery of their specific discipline.
• Demonstrate a deep commitment to student success and academic achievement.
• Demonstrate technological competence and ability to use engaging technology across modalities.
• Engage in course preparation, syllabus development, and timely feedback to students.
• Provide prompt and constructive support to students during office hours and via email.

Skills

Computer literacy

Teaching

Student engagement

Education

Master’s Degree in Political Science

Graduate Degree with 18 graduate credits in Political Science

Job description

Job Description Summary

Broward College in sunny South Florida, is one of the largest state colleges in the country, with an enrollment of approximately 50,000 students, supported by 4,000 employees. The College was rated as a best-in-state employer by Forbes and a top 10 community college by the Aspen Institute. The college invites applications for a part-time teaching position. The ideal candidate will share the college’s commitment to educating its students and meeting the college’s great responsibility to the educational attainment and economic well-being of our student population and the surrounding community as we make Broward College the number one destination for academic excellence.

Minimum Education

• Master’s Degree in Political Science, Government, Public Administration, or International Relations OR Graduate Degree and 18 graduate credit hours in Political Science, Public Administration, Government, or International Relations

Minimum Experience/Training

• Prior college teaching experience is preferred. The successful candidate must have a high level of computer literacy and a commitment to teaching. All schedules require office hours, and some may require evening and/or weekend hours.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a mastery of their specific discipline.
• Demonstrate a deep commitment to the college mission of fostering student success, academic achievement, and persistence.
• Demonstrate technological competence.
• Demonstrate the ability to use skills and strategies that engage students in ways that facilitate learning and prepare students for productive lives.
• Employ teaching methods to accommodate various levels of academic preparation and incorporate appropriate and engaging technology across different modalities of instruction to facilitate student learning.
• Facilitate the needs of different learners across programs by implementing responsive pedagogical techniques and effective practices for engaging students.
• Have a willingness to examine and adapt one’s instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support students.
• Engage in student consultation, course preparation, review of course outlines, and preparation of course syllabi.
• Provide prompt and constructive support to students through regular office hours and timely feedback on assessments and activities.
• Provide prompt feedback to student emails.
• Adhere to all reporting deadlines such as grade processing, enrollment verification, syllabus submission, and textbook adoption.
• Participate in service to the college and its community.

Our Culture

At Broward College, our leaders embody a culture of competence, care, character, composure, and courage. We prioritize serving each other and our students through high-quality guidance, mutual respect, resilience, and fair, thoughtful decision-making, all while upholding the values of integrity, transparency, and honesty.

Benefits

• Affordable High Quality Healthcare Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Options - Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or the FRS Investment Plan
• Wellness Program
• Vacation/Paid Time Off Winter and Spring Break Off Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement are available to employees and family members

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of the required background screening process. Broward College uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 Form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Broward College is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from eligible veterans and spouses of veterans, underrepresented groups, including minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or any other legally protected classification.

Broward College is an equal opportunity employer. The College strongly encourages applications from eligible veterans and spouses of veterans, underrepresented groups, including minorities, women, and persons with disabilities.

Broward College does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or any other legally protected classification.

Salary Range $2,286.00 - $2,491.02 (Salary commensurate with education and experience)

Position Type Part time

Position Number P0013795

Department South Academics History, Behavior, Political Science

Work Shift/Hours Per Week Varies

Work Schedule Varies

Posting End Date Open Until Filled