What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Instructor Political Science position at State Fair Community College?
SFCC provides a high-quality, geographically, financially and emotionally accessible education to more than 4,000 students who range from traditional college-age students to adult learners.
The college offers associate of arts, associate of fine arts, associate of science and associate of applied science degrees, professional and skills certificates, and noncredit courses and programs, and workforce development training in a 14-county area in central Missouri with locations in Sedalia, Boonville, Clinton, Lake of the Ozarks, Whiteman Air Force Base, Jefferson City and online.
Position Purpose: State Fair Community College is seeking adjunct instructors for American/National Government courses for the Sedalia and online campuses.
Essential Job Functions:
- Instruct assigned courses
- Utilize technology (including Canvas)
- Gradebook/feedback up-to-date within 1 week
- Timely response to student emails within 24 hours
- Meet attendance and final grade entry deadlines
- ILO/data reporting to Lead Instructor/Division as requested
- Maintain communication with Lead Instructor and Division Chair
- Other duties as deemed necessary for the function of the college.
Qualifications:
Education/Experience:
Candidate must have completed a Master’s degree in Political Science or a closely related field. Preference is given to those with previous community college experience and demonstrated capabilities in the instruction of political science.
Skills:
- Possess a working knowledge of computers as a medium to manage and improve
instruction.
- Demonstrate evidence of excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrate student centeredness. Be able to interact with a broad range of people with
diverse backgrounds both on and off campus in a positive manner.
- Demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy and mission of the community college.
- Have a willingness to take on additional responsibility and work collaboratively.
- Other duties as assigned
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to interact verbally in person, over the telephone, and via written and electronic media.
- Ability to move about campus and other locations.
- Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.
Please apply electronically with resume, cover letter and contact information for three references including name, telephone and email address. Employment will require a criminal background check at college expense. Preference is given to Missouri residents.
AA Statement: SFCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of State Fair Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, ancestry, national origin, or veteran status in its educational programs, activities or employment as required by law in regard to admissions, awarding financial aid, access to courses and programs, and all student services as well as the recruitment, admission and retention of students.
