Instructor, Political Science (Part-Time)

About COA:

College of The Albemarle, located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, is the state's first community college, founded in 1961. We strive to transform lives by inspiring and empowering individuals and communities of our seven-county service area. Through our four locations, we provide quality college transfer and career and technical education to residents in northeast North Carolina.

College of The Albemarle welcomes applications from individuals interested in an adjunct (part-time) Instructor, Political Science position. Part-time and/or substitute instructor appointments are made on a semester-by-semester and/or as needed basis. Positions are not benefit eligible. The candidate should have the ability to accommodate a flexible working schedule and limited travel within the service area. This job posting will serve as a pool of applicants from which the hiring manager may consult as needs arise.

Applicants must complete the online application in its entirety, including an unofficial copy of their college transcript.

Applications will remain active for 12 months.

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Current vacancy location: Online

The role of the Part-Time Instructor, Political Science is to provide knowledge in his/her field of expertise and to promote various student-centered learning activities that will stimulate an interest in critical thinking and a desire for life-long learning. Various teaching strategies, learning styles, and delivery methods, including new technology systems, will be utilized to reach this goal.

The Part-Time Instructor, Economics is supervised by the Department Chair, Social Sciences.

• Adhere to/enforce policies and procedures related to academic area.
• Use the syllabus as provided by the supervisor.
• Supply information/data for the annual department budget based on stated goals.
• Keep students and supervisor advised of their progress in class.
• Provide students with a supplemental syllabus that includes contact information and grading policies.
• Adhere to college's policies and procedures.
• Integrate new technology in instructional delivery methods.
• Submit reports in an accurate and timely manner.
• Stay abreast of new developments and changes in the academic field.
• Prepare, teach, and evaluate assigned instructional courses in the classroom and/or online.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain a hazard-free environment and practice safety in lab(s) or classroom.
• Adhere to assigned teaching load/hours.
• Develop supplemental teaching materials as appropriate with supervision.
• Maintain accurate records of students' attendance and performance.

Required:

• Master's degree with a concentration in Political Science or Master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours of Political Science from a regionally accredited college or university.

Knowledge of:

• The community college system and its mission.
• COA's mission, and have a commitment to it.

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrate organizational and time management skills.
• Perform normal duties with minimal supervision.
• Effectively use computer software and web-based resources.
• Use a wide variety of teaching methods to promote learning.
• Use computers and multi-media technology.
• Demonstrate resourcefulness, initiative, enthusiasm and a sincere interest in helping students reach their maximum potential.

College of the Albemarle is an Equal Opportunity Employer and seeks candidates who reflect the diversity of our region. In striving to create and sustain a welcoming learning community for all members, employment decisions shall be made without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, sex, disability, age or political affiliation.
College of The Albemarle does not provide work visa sponsorships. To be considered for employment, applicants must be permitted to legally work in the United States without employer sponsorship.