Political Science Instructor

***Please Apply ONLY online at https://web.sjrstate.edu/onlinejobapplication.html, the College’s website to be considered for this position.***

Full-Time Student Political Science Instructor
9 Month Instructional Position

Position Number:

Class and Grade: FT Faculty (9 month)

Reports to: Dean of Arts and Sciences

Position Summary:
St. Johns River State College seeks a dedicated individual to join our faculty as a full-time instructor in the Social Sciences department. The curriculum for courses in this department is based on the basic aspects of the Federal Government and is one of the required courses to demonstrate competency in civic literacy. Come join our team!

About the College –
SJR State is a public college located in beautiful northeast Florida along the shores of the St. Johns River. With three campuses in Clay, Putnam, and St. Johns counties, SJR State serves nearly 10,000 students each year from among a population base of 600,000 in one of the fastest-growing areas of the country. Known for its natural beauty and quality of life, SJR State’s service area includes St. Augustine, the nation’s oldest city; Palatka, the “Gem City of the St. Johns;” and Orange Park, with roots going back to the Spanish period in Florida history.

SJR State offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes employer contributions to retirement and health insurance; dental, vision, and life insurance plans; generous paid time off; employee assistance, wellness programs and tuition assistance. More information about benefits can be found at https://www.sjrstate.edu/hr/summaryofbenefits.pdf.

Duties and Responsibilities:
This is a 9-month, full-time faculty position (full-time in fall and spring semesters with summers off). Full-time faculty at SJR State are responsible for a combination of teaching, office hours, college service activities, and professional development as outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (see https://www.sjrstate.edu/hr/SJR-State-CBA-Final.pdf). Duties include, but are not limited to, the following.

A. INSTRUCTION: Provide instruction and office hours as detailed in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

1) Employ diverse teaching methods to accommodate various student learning styles, various levels of academic preparation, and nontraditional students.
2) Commit to continuous improvement of teaching and student learning based upon components of academic mindset.
3) Use student engagement strategies in instruction.
4) Provide accommodations to students with disabilities in a fair and timely manner.
5) Be prompt and regular in attendance at classes and office hours.

B. COLLEGE SERVICE: Provide college service as detailed in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

1) Instructional College Service – preparing for classes; grading papers tests, and other assignments; evaluating instructional materials; preparing instructional syllabi and class schedules; utilizing the Learning Management System; providing prompt feedback to students; referring students to support services; recording and reporting grades and attendance promptly; participating in assessment of learning; etc.

2) Non-Instructional College Service – participating in department, division, and College planning, assessment, and accreditation activities; attending committee, department, division, and College meetings; participating in commencement ceremonies; mentoring and evaluating other faculty; participating in student activities and clubs; participating in
College-wide programs and initiatives; etc.

C. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Participate in professional development activities as detailed in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Teaching assignments are made by the dean, associate dean, or curriculum coordinator and may include daytime, evening, and online classes. Full-time faculty are also responsible for working with the dean, associate dean, curriculum coordinator, and other faculty to coordinate and support their department, including the organization, administration, continuous review, planning, development, accreditation, and general effectiveness of the program.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Political Science or Government or a master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Political Science or Government.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Coursework in in political science or government
• Experience teaching college level political science courses

Starting Salary:

• Doctorate degree: $44,720
• Master’s degree with a total of 60 or more graduate hours: $43,680
• Master’s degree: $42,640

***Please Apply ONLY online at https://web.sjrstate.edu/onlinejobapplication.html, the College’s website to be considered for this position.***

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,588.00 - $46,956.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $42,588 - $46,956