Adjunct Faculty – Introduction to American Politics

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ohio.

📋 Description

• Under the guidance of the Dean of General Education, the adjunct instructor delivers an engaging learning experience in the classroom, online, and/or in laboratory settings utilizing various teaching techniques such as lectures and demonstrations.

• Maintain student engagement in the classroom while adhering to an established curriculum and syllabus.

• Foster a positive educational atmosphere for students to thrive in, while clearly communicating objectives for all learning activities.

• Achieve both course-specific and school-wide student performance objectives.

• Oversee student behavior in classroom and online environments.

• Observe and assess student performance regularly.

• Identify and refer students who may be “at risk” of underperforming to the Student Success Coordinator.

• Offer continuous student advisement and academic counseling by providing one-on-one tutoring and mentoring as necessary.

• Evaluate tests and projects, maintain grade books, monitor attendance, and carry out other administrative responsibilities as required.

• Administer oral, written, or performance assessments to track progress and assess training effectiveness.

• Engage in ongoing conferences, seminars, and training sessions (including 2 educational in-services, 1 distance education in-service, and proof of at least 2 professional development activities annually).

• Contribute to and participate in academic committees aimed at enhancing both programs and student experiences.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Master's degree or higher from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) is mandatory.

• A minimum of 15 credit hours or equivalent in the designated subject area is required.

• Candidates from Georgia, Ohio, Texas, and Virginia must possess a Master’s degree in the relevant discipline or a Master’s degree in any field coupled with 18 semester credit hours of graduate coursework pertinent to the discipline.

• Two years of practical experience in the course content area with a related degree, or three years of practical experience if the degree is in an unrelated field is essential.

• At least three years of experience as an educator is preferred.

• Proficient verbal and written communication skills in English are required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development.

• A vibrant organizational culture within a supportive work environment.

• Future preparedness through a 401(k) plan with company matching.