Adjunct - Political Science (Continuous)

Position Summary

Teach courses and implement the instructional program in accordance with course syllabi, College policies and Alabama Community College System guidelines. Advise and recruit students, assist in updating curricula, maintain teaching equipment, serve on College committees and support the total mission of the College. Coordinate instructional activities with the Program Coordinator or Division Director where applicable and other duties as assigned. Position requires extensive knowledge of the instructional discipline.

Salary Information: Theory - $32.00 and Lab - $25.00 per hour

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1.Perform assignments and maintain duty hours in accordance with the current faculty schedule. Classes may be taught at either campus or at an off-campus site. Classes may be scheduled day, evening or weekends to meet student needs.

2.Teach courses as assigned in accordance with the course syllabi, facilitate student learning, and assist in implementing the total instructional program.

3.Promote safety throughout the total instructional program.

4.Maintain instructional related records including student attendance, student grades, enrollment records, competency records, student's plan of study, etc.

5.Submit timely and accurate "Student No-Show" reports. These reports require instructor signatures and instructors are potentially financially liable for inaccurate reporting.

6.Maintain classroom and laboratory equipment, supplies, and environments, which promote learning to perform in the current and emerging work world environments.

7.Complete required surveys and student data requests.

8.Promote the specific instructional program and the total institution within the occupational area and throughout the community.

9.Contribute to the welfare and advancement of the total community.

10. Keep up-to-date with teaching methodology, occupational information, and technology through professional development activities.

11. Incorporate technology into the teaching/learning experience.

12. Comply with applicable laws and regulations communicated through memos, staff meetings, and professional development workshops.

13. Adhere to faculty evaluations.

14. Attend all adjunct faculty in-service activities and all specially called meetings.

Qualifications

Qualified applicants must hold a minimum of a Master's degree including 18 graduate semester hours (27 graduate quarter hours) in the teaching discipline.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to multi-task.

• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and manage complicated tasks.

• Ability to utilize a PC and related hardware and software including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Application Procedures/Additional Information

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed online application packet to be considered for this position. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will not be considered. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. A complete application packet consists of:

• Trenholm State Community College online employment application.

• A current resume, including three (3) references.

• Copy of transcripts that demonstrate the required educational qualifications must be included and must identify the applicant, institution, degree, and date conferred.

WORK EXPERIENCE VERIFICATION

Neither a resume nor an application is appropriate verification of work experience. It is not our policy to contact current and/or previous employers to obtain employment verification. "Work experience verification is required in writing from your current and/or previous employer(s) confirming the required level of experience as stated in the "Minimum Qualifications" section and other related experience. Verification should include dates of employment and position title(s). Proof of work experience verification may be delayed until an official offer of employment using the Work Experience Verification form, which is found on the Human Resources home page. All work experience verification must be completed within 15 days following the employment offer.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Complete application files will be accepted by the Office of Human Resources on a continuous basis and remain active for one year for available positions. Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of a position opportunity.

EEOC, E-VERIFY, BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENTS: Trenholm State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Trenholm State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees.

Trenholm State Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled by the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background investigation. The applicant will be responsible for the cost of the criminal background investigation.

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