Adjunct Instructor, Political Science

Wake Technical Community College; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

Wake Technical Community College seeks qualified individuals to join our pool of adjunct faculty for Political Science courses. Openings may be available now or in the near future; selected applicants will be contacted after reviewing qualifications for part-time, temporary teaching assignments.

Responsibilities include effective instruction, up-to-date course materials, accurate record-keeping, assessment-driven teaching, and supportive student counseling.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to communicate clearly in writing and speech.
• Ability to foster positive working relationships with students and colleagues.
• Working knowledge of MS Office products.
• Knowledge of Blackboard or similar online teaching platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instructs and guides the class in an efficient and effective manner.
• Maintains accurate records of student work and attendance.
• Prepares thoroughly for each instructional hour.
• Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment.
• Grades and returns student work in a timely manner.
• Counsels students regarding their grades and progress in the course.
• Constructs classroom materials that support course goals.
• Designs curriculum and a schedule of instruction.
• Uses assessment techniques to improve learning and teaching.
• Maintains communication with instructors from other divisions to keep courses up-to-date.
• Attends professional development opportunities when possible.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Blackboard

Education

Master's degree in Political Science

18 graduate hours in Political Science

Tools

MS Office

Blackboard

Job description

Wake Technical Community College is seeking to expand our pool of part-time faculty to teach Political Science classes. Openings for these positions may or may not be available at this time; however, after a review of qualifications, applicants may be contacted in the future. Adjunct faculty positions provide quality, effective instruction in assigned courses on a part-time, temporary basis.,

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.

• Instructs and guides the class in an efficient and effective manner
• Maintains accurate records of student work and attendance
• Prepares thoroughly for each instructional hour
• Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment
• Grades and returns student work in a timely manner
• Counsels students regarding their grades and progress in the course

• Constructs classroom materials that support the goals of the course
• Designs curriculum and a schedule of instruction
• Uses assessment techniques to improve learning and teaching
• Maintains communication with instructors from other divisions in order to keep courses up-to-date and appropriate
• Attends professional development opportunities when possible,

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and maintain positive working relationship with students, peers, supervisors and staff
• Working knowledge of MS Office products
• Knowledge of Blackboard, an on line teaching tool is preferred

Requirements

Master's degree in Political Science OR a Master's degree with 18 graduate-level course hours in Political Science

Unofficial college transcripts must be uploaded with your application or submitted to the HR office prior to consideration for interview.

Preferences

• Community college teaching experience

Essential Personnel

TBD