Adjunct Instructor, Political Science

Palm Beach State College; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Palm Beach State College is seeking an Adjunct Instructor in Political Science to support its flexible, open pool of applicants. The role involves developing and maintaining administrative procedures, analyzing program needs, and coordinating course schedules with faculty and tests.

Candidates must hold a Master’s in Political Science (or MA with 18 graduate hours) and be capable of using Microsoft Office and Canvas LMS.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Political Science or equivalent with additional graduate coursework.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office and Canvas LMS for teaching and administration.
• Experience or ability to interact effectively with diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Develops, maintains, interprets, and executes administrative procedures and manuals.
• Analyzes class and program needs; determines retention or deletion of courses.
• Develops and coordinates program and course schedules, faculty assignments, and test dates; manages calendars.
• Assist students with program curriculum, course reviews, and articulation activities.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Canvas LMS

Diversity engagement

Education

Master's degree in Political Science (or MA with 18 graduate hours)

Job description

Join our team!

What We Offer

At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.

About this role

Varies

What an Adjunct Instructor’s Day looks like

• Develops, maintains, interprets, and executes administrative procedures and practices. This activity includes developing and maintaining manuals regarding the College's policies, procedures, rules, and standards.

• Analyzes class and program needs of the College. Determines and recommends the retention or deletion of courses.

• Develops and coordinates program and course schedules, faculty assignments, and test dates. Maintains calendar as necessary to track these schedules and adjusts as required.

• Assist students and program curriculum, program and course reviews, and articulation activities.

We’d love to hear from you if you have the following:

Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in Political Science or Master's degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Political Science.

Knowledge of:

• Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications

• Utilize Canvas Learning Management System and other instructional technologies

Ability to:

• Interact positively with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the public.

Work Environment and Physical Demand:

• Reach and grasp objects

• Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl

• Use of video display terminal

• Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills

• Communicate information orally and in writing

• Receive and understand information through oral and written communication

• Proofread and check documents for accuracy

This job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the job's essential functions. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions, and responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

Pay Rates:

Standard hourly rates vary based on the assigned course level and educational credentials.

Must have the ability to work a fluctuating schedule to include evenings and weekends.

Applications without attached copies of official transcripts or non-web based unofficial transcripts will not be considered. Transcripts for Adjunct positions must either be an official copy or a college-stamped student copy or a non-web based unofficial transcript, scanned into an electronic format and attached to their application. Transcripts produced through web-based student systems will not be accepted.

Degrees earned in the United States must be conferred by an accredited institution of higher education recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. To view a listing of the accredited organizations, please visit Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Degrees earned outside the United States must be validated by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). An evaluation report from an accrediting organization must be attached prior to the application closing date of each position. To view a listing of the current members of (NACES), please visit https://www.naces.org/members.

Important Information

This posting represents an open continuous applicant pool. Submission of an application does not guarantee an interview or employment. Adjunct positions are filled on an as-needed basis according to departmental and instructional needs.

Application Deadline

This position is open until filled