Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 43,310 - 177,360; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a Political Science Professor to teach courses in political science, international affairs, and international relations. The role includes maintaining attendance and grades, supervising student work, and providing consulting services. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and be proficient with various educational tools. Competitive salary based on experience ranges from $43,310 to $177,360 and the role offers growth opportunities in an expanding field.

Qualifications

• Ability to initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
• Experience in providing professional consulting services to government or industry.
• Skill in preparing and delivering lectures on complex topics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
• Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
• Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.

Skills

Speaking

Reading Comprehension

Instructing

Active Listening

Writing

Active Learning

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

Microsoft PowerPoint

R

C

Blackboard Learn

Learning management system (LMS)

Job description

Political Science Professor

Teach courses in political science, international affairs, and international relations. Includes roles primarily focused on teaching as well as those that combine teaching and research.

Responsibilities

• Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
• Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
• Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
• Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
• Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.
• Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as classical political thought, international relations, and democracy and citizenship.

Required Skills

Skills most frequently used by Political Science Professors:

• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Instructing: Teaching others how to do something.
• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the audience.
• Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Other Political Science Professor Job Titles

• Political Science Chair
• Professor
• International Relations Professor
• Adjunct Political Science Instructor
• History Professor

Job Opportunities

In the United States, there were 21,200 jobs for Political Science Professors in 2016. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 10.4%, above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 2,200 new jobs by 2026. The BLS estimates 1,900 yearly job openings in this field.

Salary

The average yearly salary ranges between $43,310 and $177,360. The highest salaries are typically in District of Columbia, New York, and Massachusetts; the lowest in West Virginia. Other states with significant job growth include Utah, Colorado, and Montana.

Tools & Technology

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Web browser software
• Data entry software
• Email software
• Google Docs
• R
• C
• Calendar and scheduling software
• Learning management system (LMS)
• Blackboard Learn
• Collaborative editing software
• iParadigms Turnitin
• Desire2Learn
• DOC Cop
• Sakai CLE
• Course management system software