Adjunct Faculty Pool - Professor of Government

Title: Adjunct Faculty Pool - Professor of Government

State Role Title: Instructor

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Richard Bland College

Location: Richard Bland College

Agency Website: www.rbc.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Richard Bland College (RBC) is a two-year, residential, liberal arts transfer institution that focuses on preparing students for transfer to highly ranked colleges and universities. The College is a hidden gem located outside the Tri-Cities region—and its rural setting featuring 750+ acres of wetlands, bucolic forest, and the state’s oldest and largest pecan grove.

Richard Bland College is accepting applications for its adjunct faculty pool in Government. This pool provides a source of qualified instructors for potential teaching assignments as needed. Adjunct faculty may teach a range of Government courses, support interdisciplinary collaboration, advise students, and contribute to departmental initiatives under the direction of the Social & Behavioral Sciences Department Chair.

Applications will remain active for up to 2 years and will be reviewed as instructional needs arise.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

This position's major responsibilities include:

• Teaching Government courses in accordance with college and departmental policies and procedures.
• Preparing and submitting timely grade reports and other reports on student performance, as required.
• Organizing class activities and assignments, relating them to the overall learning outcomes of the courses.
• Providing input and working with other faculty and staff to review, produce, and/or select course-related materials.

Minimum Qualifications

•A master’s degree (or higher) in Government/Political Science (or a closely related discipline) from a regionally accredited college or university
•Demonstrated knowledge of the subject area of instruction
•Knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of effective communication and instruction
•Knowledge and understanding of the characteristics and challenges of first- and second-year college students
•Demonstrated interpersonal skills and collaborative style

Additional Considerations

•Doctoral degree in Government/Political Science (or a closely related discipline)
•Demonstrated experience as a college faculty member
•Demonstrated experience implementing innovative education delivery techniques

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Applications will remain active for up to 2 years and will be reviewed as instructional needs arise.

RICHARD BLAND COLLEGE IS AN AA/EEO EMPLOYER – Richard Bland College is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities. In keeping with this policy, the College does not discriminate and makes no distinction in the admission of students, nor in any other of its official activities, based on race, color, national origin (ancestry), religion (creed), age, military service or veteran status, marital status, parental status, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, family medical history or genetic information, disability, any other status protected by law, or any other non-merit based factors. The college also prohibits sexual misconduct including sexual violence or harassment. All standards and policies governing college employment and student employment, recruitment, admissions, financial aid, and support programs are applied accordingly.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities act (ADA), RBC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS: Final candidates are subject to a background investigation. The investigation may include: local agency checks; criminal record check; driving record; employment verification; verification of education; and other checks requested by the hiring authority related to the position.

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