Lecturer – Dual Credit Political Science

Position description

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Qualifications

The Department of Secondary Partnerships & Initiatives is seeking faculty for a full-time Lecturer position in political science. This is a non-tenure-track position that will begin in Fall 2024. The selected candidate will teach five dual credit courses, chiefly in lower-level political science, each semester. Candidates should have experience teaching high school, as well as developmental and other writing courses at post-secondary institutions.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaches undergraduate-level political science courses;
• Works closely with program and departmental administration;
• Prepares syllabi and updates course materials;
• Participates in curriculum development and assessment;
• Delivers instruction to high school students, both online and in person;
• Travels to local school districts to teach dual credit;
• Evaluates dual credit instructors each semester in the subject area;
• Works collaboratively with faculty and staff to implement departmental programs;
• Maintains knowledge and stay abreast of current trends in learning with research, best practices in teaching, and technological applications in the classroom, including online teaching.
• Plan and create lectures, in-class discussions, and assignments.
• Assess grades for students based on participation, performance in class, assignments, and examinations.
• Assist/mentor students as needed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate hours in the field is required to teach undergraduate courses OR a terminal degree in the field of study or closely related is required to teach graduate courses. 
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of teaching experience.
• Knowledge / Skills: Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to: Multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Licensing/Professional Certifications: Recommended TEA teacher’s certification.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to travel.
• Other Requirements: Flexible schedule.

PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE:

• High school teaching experience.
• College or University teaching experience.
• Evidence of teaching excellence.

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:
N/A

Application instructions

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