Assistant Professor Government (9 Month Tenure)

Salary : $45,375.00 Annually

Location : 2600 South First Street Temple, TX

Job Type : Full-Time (Faculty)

Job Number : 00385

Division : Liberal Arts

Department : Social Sciences II

Opening Date : 02 / 13 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

FLSA : Exempt

Salary Grade : Faculty

Total hours required per week : 40

Work Schedule : Working hours are based upon contract length and departmental demands established by the Department Chair.This is an on-site position. Essential duties of the role must be performed in-person, during prescribed work hours.

Position Summary & Essential Duties

The following duties, responsibilities, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's), and physical requirements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. The information listed below is not intended to be construed as a complete listing of all duties, responsibilities, KSA's, and physical requirements required of this position since changes to the position may occur at any time or additional requirements may be added over the course of time.

SUMMARY :

Under general supervision from the departmental chair, the incumbent teaches courses as scheduled, cultivates a healthy teacher-student relationship, and engages the students in active learning. The incumbent will make recommendations regarding curriculum changes, text selection, and content revision. The instructor will perform administrative aspects of instruction in a timely manner.

Qualifications (Required and Preferred)

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

Master's degree in discipline with a minimum of eighteen (18) graduate semester hours in Political Science / Government or Master's / Doctoral degree in any discipline with eighteen (18) graduate semester hours in Political Science / Government.

PREFERENCES

Dual-credit teaching experience. Previous classroom utilization of the Desire2Learn (D2L) Learning Management software. Two (2) years directly related full-time instructional work experience. Eighteen (18) graduate semester hours in Philosophy in addition to Master's or Doctoral degree is highly preferred.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent will :

• Cultivate healthy teacher-student relationships.
• Engage students in active learning.
• Develop clear and innovative syllabi and course material.
• Demonstrates professional written and oral skills in communications with students.
• Utilize advancements in technology to improve instructional methodology.
• Incorporates best practices.
• Maintain accessibility to students for advisement and consultation.
• Seek feedback to improve quality of teaching.
• Attend conferences, workshops, or programs to enhance professional growth.
• Participate in academic / professional organizations.
• Develop and implement innovative course content based on current pedagogy.
• Evidence a willingness to incorporate new concepts and theories to enhance professional growth.
• Integrate a diverse set of perspectives and ideas into course curriculum.
• Demonstrate innovative thinking to problem solve within the classroom, the department, and the institution.
• Demonstrate respect and professionalism with supervisors, colleagues, and students.
• Fosters collegiality within the department.
• Evidence timely completion of administrative aspects of instructional responsibilities.
• Participate in evaluation, recommendation, development, and / or revision of department instruction / curriculum.
• Contribute to growth of the college by active involvement on task forces or committees.
• Demonstrate participation in activities that contribute to the growth of the community.
• Teach at Temple College centers if required.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

SOCIAL CONSTRUCTS REQUIRED OF POSITION

Knowledge Skills and Abilities & Physical Demands

KNOWLEDGE :

SKILLS :

ABILITIES

PHYSICAL EFFORT :

Primarily light physical activity is required with occasional lifting and manipulation of objects up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Keyboarding and computer use. Use of audio / visual devices.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Work is normally performed in an interior / office work environment. Travel to and teaching at offsite centers may be required.

WORK SCHEDULE :

Working hours are based upon contract length and departmental demands established by the Department Chair.

This is an on-site position. Essential duties of the role must be performed in-person, during prescribed work hours.

REPORTS TO :

Departmental Chair / Supervisor

TEMPLE COLLEGE BENEFITS

To enhance the employment opportunity you may be seeking, Temple College offers a competitive array of benefit options to select from, some of which are fully paid for by the college. Listed below is a summary of benefits currently offered for full-time employees. Part-time employees are eligible for specific benefits on a pro-rated basis.

MEDICAL AND OPTIONAL INSURANCE COVERAGE BENEFIT OPTIONS

The Medical and optional insurance coverage benefit options listed below are offered through Temple College by the Employees Retirement System (ERS) of Texas. Please visit ERS at for further information.

Eligible full-time employees can choose from the following medical programs which begin the first day of the month following the 60th day of employment :

HealthSelect of Texas "Blue Cross Blue Shield" (PPO)

Medical plans include prescription coverage. Employee medical coverage monthly premiums are fully paid for by the college and the college pays for one-half (1 / 2) of the cost of dependent care coverage monthly premiums.

Dental (PPO and HMO), Vision, Optional Term Life Insurance, Voluntary Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Dependent Term Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability, Texa$aver (457 plan), TexFlex-Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement.

Optional benefits are employee paid but are offered at very competitive rates.

ANNUAL AND SICK LEAVE ACCRUALS

Regular, full-time twelve (12) month faculty and staff accrue Annual Leave as follows :

Accrual Rate (Maximum Accrual Hours per Month) = 8

Accrual Rate (Maximum Accrual Hours per Month) =10

Accrual Rate (Maximum Accrual Hours per Month) =12

Annual leave may be accrued up to a limit of 240 hours with special provisions allowing for annual accruals above that limit. Faculty with contracts less than 12 months do not accrue Annual Leave but are provided with 20 hours of personal time per fiscal year.

Faculty and Administrative Staff : Accruals of 8 hours per month. Sick Leave may be accrued up to a limit of 1040 total hours. Faculty with contracts less than 12 months will receive accruals during the summer semester if they instruct during that time.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

All regular employees are mandated by the Texas State Legislature to enroll in either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) however, ORP participation is based upon position. All faculty members are eligible to participate in either TRS or ORP. A list of ORP providers is available.

Please visit TRS at for further information.

Member : Teacher Retirement System (TRS) = 8.0% of annual salary

Member : Optional Retirement Program (ORP) = 6.65 % of annual salary

Tax Sheltered Annuities (TSAs) also known as Tax Deferred Annuities (TDAs) are available to all employees who are eligible to participate in the TRS / ORP retirement program and who wish to participate in this program. This participation is voluntary and contributions are made from the employee's salary. A list of providers is available.

Regular Schedule :

Monday - Thursday : 8 : 00 a.m. - 6 : 00 p.m.

Monday - Thursday : 7 : 30 a.m. - 6 : 00 p.m.

Salary : $45,375