Part-Time Political Science Instructor – Multi-Campus

Tennessee Board of Regents; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 640 - 1,900; Part time

Job summary

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a public, open-access college with four campuses offering 100+ programs. This posting is for a part-time Adjunct Faculty position in Political Science, with pay per credit hour at $640.

The adjunct instructor will coordinate, plan, present, and evaluate courses across campus locations. Applications are reviewed on a term-by-term basis, with postings closing yearly January 31.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the teaching discipline or master’s degree in another discipline with 18 hours of graduate work in the teaching discipline.
• Minimum two (2) years teaching experience in higher education or one (1) year teaching experience and three (3) years employment in the field.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and delivers instruction on topics in Political Science.
• Compiles, administers, evaluates and grades students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, tests, and papers fairly and consistently; and keep students informed about their progress through the prompt grading of papers and other work.
• Develops curricula and instructional material such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
• Maintains office hours for students seeking academic advice, assists in student recruitment and retention; and assists students with course-related problems outside of the classroom.
• Maintains accurate student attendance records, grades, and other required records in compliance with federal FERPA regulations.
• Attends all faculty meetings, college assemblies, professional development and orientation activities, and other meetings as called by the President, Dean or Department Chair.
• Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
• Participates in departmental and college committees; and provides outreach service to the community.
• May perform other duties as assign by Department Head/Dean.

Skills

Teaching experience

Student-centered learning

Technology integration

Communication/writing

Flexibility

Education

Master's degree in teaching discipline

18 hours of graduate work in teaching discipline

Job description

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a public, open-access college with four campuses offering 100+ programs. This posting is for a part-time Adjunct Faculty position in Political Science, with pay per credit hour at $640.

The adjunct instructor will coordinate, plan, present, and evaluate courses across campus locations. Applications are reviewed on a term-by-term basis, with postings closing yearly January 31.