Adjunct Political Science Faculty (Pool)

Motlow State Community College; Flowertown (TN); On-site; USD 688,800 - 964,320; Part time

Job summary

Motlow State Community College in Flowertown, Tennessee, is seeking an Adjunct Political Science Faculty member for a pool position. The candidate will provide effective instruction and support students on their academic and career paths.

This role requires a Master's degree in the discipline or a related field. Compensation ranges from $500 to $700 per credit hour. The college emphasizes collaborative teaching and continuous professional development.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in discipline earned from a regionally accredited institution.
• Minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in discipline or related field.
• Three years of community college teaching experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality effective instruction in assigned classes.
• Advise and mentor students about academic and career goals.
• Collaborate with faculty and academic leadership on curriculum.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Strong computer skills

Ability to effectively communicate

Education

Master's degree in discipline or qualifying field

Doctoral degree in discipline or qualifying field (preferred)

Job description

MOTLOW STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Adjunct Political Science Faculty (Pool)

Position Summary: Pool Position

Campus: Any

Position Number: BA9968

Salary: $500-$700 per credit hour

Motlow State is located in the beautiful rolling hills of middle Tennessee and has four campuses that serve students from eleven counties. Motlow positions are contingent upon funding availability and budget approval.

General Function

Provide high quality effective instruction in accordance with the catalog description and the approved course syllabus; facilitate student learning, and perform evaluations of student learning for all assigned classes, using each course's standard course outline as a guide; advise and mentor students about academic and career goals.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in discipline or a qualifying field earned from a regionally accredited institution by the application date or a Master's degree in any field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in discipline or a qualifying field earned from a regionally accredited college or university by the application date.

Qualifying Fields

• Political Science
• Public Administration
• International Relations
• Government or closely related field

Preferred Qualifications

Doctoral degree in discipline or a qualifying field earned from a regionally accredited institution and three years of Community College teaching experience. Ability to teach in an additional Motlow State teaching field.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach courses as assigned in accordance with the catalog description and the approved course syllabus; Teach dual enrollment classes at area high schools as assigned; Travel to multiple campuses as assigned.
• Collaborate collegially with faculty, department lead/program director, and academic leadership about curricular and programmatic issues and needs.
• Collaborate collegially with faculty, administration and staff to support the students, strategic plan, goals and business operations of the college; Work collegially as part of both discipline-specific and multidisciplinary teams.
• Stay current with developments in the teaching discipline, including relevant scholarship, professional practices, and emerging instructional approaches, and incorporate appropriate updates into course instruction to support effective student learning.
• Support curricular and co-curricular activities within the college.
• Teach up to 12 credit hours per semester as assigned.
• Maintain availability to communicate with and meet students regarding coursework and participate in occasional meetings or instructional activities as requested by the department.
• Respond promptly to the Dean's requests.
• Submit all requested paperwork timely and completely.
• Perform all duties in accordance with both TBR and MSCC policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies.
• Strong computer skills, to include college database (Banner) management, word processing, creating spreadsheets, e-mail, and the internet.
• Knowledge of confidentiality statutes and policies as they apply to FERPA.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both in writing and verbally, with students, fellow employees, college administrators, and other stakeholders.

EEO Statement

Motlow College is an EEO/Title VI/Title VII/Title IX/Sections 504/ADA Employer.

Motlow State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities.