Adjunct-Political Science

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In-person classes
• Preparing, instructing and grading all class coursework;
• Assigning final grades;
• Meet with students before and after class and by appointment as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Masters degree from a regionally accredited institution in Political Science, International Relations, or related major such as Conflict Management, or a Masters degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum of eighteen (18) graduate hours in Political Science, International Relations, or related major such as Conflict Management.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written;
• Proven teaching skills with the ability to convey basic concepts and theories in a practical and comprehensible way;
• Ability to recognize and to respond to students from culturally diverse backgrounds as well as the willingness to make students active partners in the teaching/learning process;
• Computer literacy and experience using computers in classroom with a willingness to apply technology and innovative approaches to the teaching of specific discipline.
• All instructors must meet the appropriate credentialing requirements for the Southern Association for Colleges and Schools (SACS).

Preferred: A Doctorate from a regionally accredited institution in Political Science, International Relations, or related major such as Conflict Management

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The specific duties and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

Instructing assigned classes; Grading all quizzes, tests, and written assignments; Assigning final grades and delivering grades and grade justification sheets; Maintaining a safe and effective classroom environment; Participating in department, division, and general adjunct faculty meetings; Completing other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires an ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time and to present oral lectures/demonstrations, walk, bend, lift, reach up, stoop, and carry items occasionally in excess of twenty-five (25) pounds. Some lifting of computer and electronic equipment may be required. It also requires manual dexterity to operate standard office machines, such as, copier, fax, calculator, telephone, and other equipment as necessary. IRSC expects its employees to follow proper safety standards while employed by the College.