Adjunct, Political Science - Re-Advertisement

The adjunct instructor develops, prepares and teaches a variety of coursework. Adjunct faculty are employed on a term-by-term basis. Courses within the College may be taught during the day, evening, weekends, and/or online.

• Adhere to College and departmental policies.
• Provide varied and relevant instruction designed to meet the educational needs of assigned students in accordance with the College’s policies, procedures, and approved curricula.
• Satisfactory Attendance.
• Provides for the purpose of academic assistance, a minimum of one office hour per week immediately before or after class, or by appointment, for each course taught.
• Assess student progress and post student grades.
• Provides the Provost, Academic Dean, and/or Associate Dean with copies of examinations as requested.
• Other duties as assigned by his/her immediate supervisor.
• Attends and participates in faculty meetings, as assigned.
• Responds to the special needs and reasonable accommodations of students with disabilities. Interacts with the Director of Disabilities Services to ensure that reasonable accommodations are appropriately provided.
• Provides students with a course syllabus, which will minimally include the requirements listed in the Syllabus Template; and submits copies to the appropriate Academic Dean (West Campus courses), and to the Provosts (East Campus, North Campus, and Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch courses).
• Maintains and submits accurate grade rosters and class attendance records to appropriate College personnel within established College deadlines.
• Reviews the Full-Time Faculty and Adjunct Faculty Handbook prior to teaching classes to become familiar with the College’s District Board of Trustees Rules and Internal Management Memoranda.
• Participates in programs and/or activities that enhance professional development.

Master’s degree in government, international relations, or political science or a Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in any combination of the qualifying fields listed below. Degree must be from a regionally accredited institution.

• Government
• International Relations
• Political Science

A Juris Doctorate degree with a current unrestricted Florida Bar Association license can be used for certification to instruct POS 2041 and POS 2112.

Advanced organizational skills.

Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of students.

Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with all stakeholders.

Ability to maintain detailed student records.