Adjunct Professor Political Science 900116

Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 827,000 - 1,240,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City seeks an adjunct faculty member to teach assigned courses, develop engaging lesson materials, and manage course objectives within the learning management system.

The role requires a Master’s degree in the discipline (or related area) with 18 hours in the discipline; PhD preferred. Flexible schedule, evening/weekend availability, and commitment to student success are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be able to create lesson plans, content, presentations, and assignments.
• Ability to assess student learning and progress with clear English communication.
• Proficiency in MS Office and email/internet and LMS usage.
• Demonstrated ethical and professional behavior in academic settings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain student and course records in the learning management system.
• Keep course outlines, objectives, and grading procedures up to date.
• Exhibit innovative and adaptive instructional methods.
• Complete mandatory training and adhere to Adjunct Handbook.

Skills

Teaching competence

Communication

MS Office proficiency

Customer-focused

Ethical conduct

Education

Master’s degree in discipline

18 credit hours in discipline

PhD preferred

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Campus

OSU-Oklahoma City

Contact Name & Email

Breeman Ainsworth, [e-mail]

Work Schedule

Schedule varies depending on modality and day of courses assigned.

Appointment Length

6 months or less

Hiring Range

$750.00 per credit hour

About this Position

To develop in each student the skills of critical thinking and to help students learn the subject matter presented to them in order for that student to become a positive member of the community.

Required Qualifications

Education

Master’s Degree in discipline or related area or Master’s Degree with 18 hours in discipline required (transfer classes)

Work Experience

• Must have educational qualifications to teach in subject area or have documented specialty education/experience to meet tested experience requirements, as per the Higher Learning Commission’s publication on Determining Qualified Faculty, and provide leadership in an academic discipline and/or degree program.
• Programs with discipline-specific external accreditation may have more stringent training and experience requirements.

Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses

Dependent on course

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge

• Teaching Competence – Must be able to create lesson plans, content, presentations, ancillary materials, and assignments to effectively transform information to knowledge for students; have the ability to assess student learning and progress.
• Communication skills – Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing with clear, grammatically correct English; requires interaction with supervisors, colleagues, students, alumni, advisory committee members, and the public, using tact, discretion, and independent judgment.
• Computer skills – Must be demonstrably proficient in Microsoft Office (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel), as well as e-mail and internet, and learning management systems.
• Passion for assisting customers and representing the OSU-OKC and OSU brand with positivity and professionalism.
• Demonstrated history of ethical and professional behavior.

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. in related field

Essential Job Functions

1. Maintain student and course records with updates on the learning management system.
2. Maintain and file current course outlines, objectives and grading procedures for all courses.
3. Exhibit innovative and adaptive instructional methods.
4. Completes all mandatory training.
5. Fulfill all requirements as noted in the Adjunct Handbook.
6. Perform other related duties as assigned.

The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include some evenings and weekends.
• Work will be performed in an office and classroom environment with a significant amount of public contact, in person, by telephone, via email, and various communication platforms.

Physical Requirements

• Duties require extended periods of sitting, talking, and listening.
• Duties require extensive use of computers, telephones, and other office equipment.
• Requires possible lifting of up to 25 lbs. (If an object weighs more than 45 lbs., OSU-Oklahoma City requires this to be a two-person lift).

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.