Political Science Adjunct Instructor

Jackson College; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Jackson College invites applications for adjunct instructors to teach in-person classes within correctional facilities located in Jackson, St. Louis, Milan and Ypsilanti, Michigan. Selected candidates must pass a criminal background check via LEIN and gain clearance to enter correctional facilities.

Positions are part-time with varying teaching assignments by enrollment. Applicants should include documentation of education and transcripts; help desk support is available for online application

Qualifications

• Master degree or higher in Political Science, Public Administration/Policy or Juris Doctorate OR Master degree or higher in another discipline with 6-9 graduate credits in Political Science, Public Administration/Policy.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments and papers.
• Prepare and deliver instructional materials (syllabi, homework assignments, handouts) in person and/or online.
• Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
• Compile, administer, and grade examinations.
• Participate in required reporting processes (grades, participation, etc.).
• Assist students in connecting to college resources.

Education

Master degree or higher in Political Science, Public Administration/Policy or Juris Doctorate

Master degree or higher in Political Science, Public Administration/Policy with 6-9 graduate credits in Political Science, Public Administration/Policy

Job description

Job Description

Teach courses in various disciplines based on instructor's qualifications.

Adjunct instructor positions are part-time. Teaching assignments will vary from semester to semester and are based on enrollment. Therefore, there may be semesters where no assignments are available.

Current opening are for in person classes taught within correctional facilities located in Jackson, St. Louis, Milan and Ypsilanti Michigan. Selected candidates must complete a criminal background check in the Michigan Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN) and receive clearance to enter correctional facilities.

Essential Functions

Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments and papers. Prepare and deliver instructional materials (i.e. syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts) in person and/or on-line. Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions. Compile, administer, and grade examinations. Participate in required reporting processes (i.e. grades, participation, etc.). Assist students in connecting to college resources.

Minimum Qualifications

Master degree or higher in Political Science, Public Administration/Policy or Juris Doctorate OR Master degree or higher in another discipline with 6-9 graduate credits in Political Science, Public Administration/Policy.

Supplemental Information

Jackson College only accepts on-line applications though this system. For assistance with this, please call 517-796-8468. Please use your legal first and last names on your application. If you are selected, you will have the opportunity to identify and utilize your preferred name.

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess (even if you are repeating it from your resume or cover letter). For instance, do not say, "See Resume." Your resume and an unofficial transcript for the degree required must be attached to your application. Applications will be rejected if incomplete.

When you apply for the position, you will get to the document upload area where you will be given an opportunity to attach your documents. Instructions will also be found there.

Unofficial transcripts may be used as part of the selection process however those selected to teach at Jackson College will be required to provide official transcripts for all degrees held. Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background as part of the employment process.

Jackson College is NOT able to support Visa applications for employment at the college. Applicants must already be eligible to work in the United States to be considered.

Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and interview process. Please notify Human Resources at least three (3) working days prior to the date of need.

Adjunct instructors are not employed directly by Jackson College with the exception of those receiving a pension from the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System. All others are employed by EDUStaff, LLC. If you are selected to teach at Jackson College you will be required to complete EDUStaff's employment application and on-boarding processes.

A copy of Jackson College's Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report is available on the JC Campus Safety & Security website. The security report contains crime statistics for the previous three years for all of our campus locations and the annual fire safety report, which contains statistics for any reported fires in campus housing units and fire safety systems in these buildings. Additionally, the report contains policies, available resources and information concerning personal safety, fire safety and reporting procedures for both crimes and fires.

Applicants have rights under Federal employment laws. Jackson College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively supports workforce diversity.