Adjunct Faculty - Political Science

Adjunct Faculty - Political Science

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Agency: Gwinnett Technical College

Shift: Rotating (United States of America)

Compensation Details: LUMP SUM

Job Description: This job is a part-time, non-benefited, FLSA-exempt position in the General Education Division that reports to the Program Director of History / Political Science. This position will report to the Lawrenceville AND Alpharetta campus.

Minimum Qualifications (Job Code 10317): Doctorate or Master's degree in discipline (Political Science) OR Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in discipline (Political Science)

Preferred Qualifications: In addition to the minimum qualifications, Postsecondary teaching experience.

Job Description Summary: Prepares and delivers instruction in a classroom environment. The adjunct faculty position requires availability to teach on-campus classes as scheduled. Prepares lesson plans for classroom instruction for general core courses. Evaluates students' progress in attaining goals and objectives. Consistent communication with students regularly. Administers Learning Management System (Blackboard Ultra) and any 3rd party software platforms as required. Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports. Displays a high level of effort and commitment to performing work; operates effectively within the organizational structure; demonstrates trustworthiness and responsible behavior. Accepts direction and feedback from supervisor and follows through appropriately. Assists with recruitment retention and job placement efforts. Candidates must be able to provide in-person instruction at our Lawrenceville and/or Alpharetta locations on assigned days and times.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Percentage of Time:

• Prepares and delivers instruction in classroom or online environment (20%)
• Evaluates students' progress in attaining goals and objectives. (15%)
• Consistent communication with students on a regular basis. (15%)
• Administers Learning Management System (Blackboard Ultra) and any 3rd party software platforms as required. (15%)
• Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports. (10%)
• Displays a high level of effort and commitment to performing work; operates effectively within the organizational structure; demonstrates trustworthiness and responsible behavior. (10%)
• Accepts direction and feedback from supervisor and follows through appropriately. (5%)
• Assists with recruitment retention and job placement efforts. (5%)
• Performs other duties as assigned in the fulfillment of the needs, philosophy, and purpose of Gwinnett Technical College. (5%)

Physical Demands:

Frequency (N)Never, (O)Occasionally or (C)Constantly

• Requires operation, access, or control of financial resources. (N)
• Requires having a P-Card. (N)
• Driving is a responsibility of this position. (N)
• This position will have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care. (C)
• This position will have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications). (N)
• This position is a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods with or without reasonable accommodation. (N)
• This position requires moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another with or without reasonable accommodation. (N)
• This position requires the ability to adjust or move objects up to 15 pounds in all directions with or without reasonable accommodation. (N)
• This position requires the ability to repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers with or without reasonable accommodation. (N)
• This position requires the ability to operate machinery and/or power tools with or without reasonable accommodation. (N)
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment with or without reasonable accommodation. (N)
• Noisy environments. (N)
• Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. (N)
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. (N)
• Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more with or without reasonable accommodation. (N)
• Work in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind. (N)
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned. (N)

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and Human Resources may begin scheduling interviews as applications are received. This position will remain open until a successful candidate has been selected and hired. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible, as the interview process may begin before all applications are reviewed. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted for an interview. Submission of an application does not guarantee an interview.

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.