What are the responsibilities and job description for the American Government, Adjunct - Northwest Florida State College position at Northwest Florida State College?
Adjunct (part-time) instructors are hired on an as-needed, term-by-term (or per course) basis. By applying for this position, you will be joining the part-time instructional pool for consideration as a prospective adjunct instructor.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Providing online and in-person/classroom instruction in American Government, developing student's skills, encouraging growth, and tracking their attendance, performance and grades.
- Fulfill contractual obligations during the term.
- Conduct each class according to the approved syllabus.
- Utilize the approved textbook and/or other instructional materials as approved.
- Be fully prepared and on time.
- Submit grades at the applicable times.
- Provide students guidance on coursework.
- Be familiar with and abide by college policies.
- Treat students and colleagues with respect and understanding of differences.
- Assisting in development of curriculum as appropriate.
- As a part of the college's risk management tool annual mandatory compliance training is required.
- Performing other duties as assigned by the Chair.
Job Requirements:
- Master's degree in political science OR a master's degree in a related field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in political science required.
- Post-secondary teaching experience preferred.
- Demonstrated evidence of professional growth through participation in continuing education and other related activities.
- Proficiency with teaching technologies, including lecture-capture software, such as Camtasia or Kaltura, and familiarity with web-conferencing software to facilitate synchronous online student support.
- Experience in student engagement techniques.
- Demonstrated experience with technology-based instruction preferred.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
- All degrees must be from a regionally accredited postsecondary institution.
Additional Information:
Classification: Part-Time Adjunct Instructor
Grant Funded: N
Rate of Pay: $2,031-$2,214 per class (Based on level of degree. Pay rate listed for a 3 hour credit course.) Rate of pay for courses varies $25.00-$150.00 per hour.
Location: All locations, Including Online
Application Deadline: This is a pool of applicants. Review of applications is done as needed by hiring managers. All applications will be accepted up to January 31, 2026, and the pool will be reposted. If you would like to be considered after January 31, 2026, reapplication is necessary.
Salary : $25 - $150
