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    Adjunct Faculty - Political Science

    • https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/84945
    • Virginia, United States
    • Languages, Arts, and Social Sciences (LASS)
    • Northern VA Community College
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    Title: Adjunct Faculty - Political Science

    Agency: Northern VA Community College

    Location: Multiple Locations

    FLSA: Exempt

    Hiring Range: Starting salary is commensurate as based on assigned instructor level, education, and experience.

    Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

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    Job Description: Adjunct faculty members are responsible for effectively planning and teaching courses in the designated discipline/field of study to students from a variety of academic backgrounds and experiences. Teaching may include a variety of formats: face to face, remote, and online. Adjunct faculty are employed to teach up to 12 credit hours in the fall and spring semester and/or up to 8 credit hours during summer session. Teaching load is based on student enrollment and staffing needs. The adjunct faculty contract contains no expectation or guarantees of continued employment.
    Duties and Tasks:
    • Teach specific classes in the designated discipline.
    • Develop course syllabi and instructional materials.
    • Maintain records, assign grades, and assess student progress.
    • Adhere to policies, procedures, and regulations of NOVA and the VCCS.
    • Maintain current competence in the particular discipline or field of specialization.
    Essential Functions:
    As a part of the primary responsibility to provide quality instruction, the College expects each faculty member to meet assigned classes regularly; submit required records and reports routinely; teach the prescribed courses of study with the established texts; and adhere to the statement on professional ethics in accordance with college policies, procedures, and regulations.

    Must reside in the (DC, VA, MD) DMV area.
    Minimum Qualifications:

    KSA's
    • Ability to work with a diverse student population
    • Excellent interpersonal skills
    • Exellent analytical skills
    • Excellent oral/written communication skills
    • Ability to teach day, evening or combination of both and weekends
    • Ability to use instructional technology
    Required Qualifications:
    • Master’s Degree in Political Science or a Master’s with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Political Science
    Additional Considerations:

    • Prior experience teaching in higher education
    • Experience teaching in classroom, hybrid, and online formats.
    • Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working and learning environment.
    • Experience teaching students from diverse language backgrounds and varying levels of proficiency.

     

    Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

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