Adjunct Instructor – Political Science

Position description

Atlanta Technical College (ATC) is seeking highly qualified applicants for its Adjunct Instructor (Political Science) position in the Arts & Sciences department of the Academic & Student Affairs division. This position is located on Atlanta Technical College’s main campus, just South of Downtown Atlanta. 

Under general supervision of the Dean of Arts & Sciences, the Adjunct Political Science Instructor (Part-Time) is responsible for developing curriculum and presenting instruction in the subject area. This is a part-time position, and it requires utilizing techniques that facilitate adult learning styles and demonstrates varying techniques.

Duties and responsibilities include, but may not be limited to, the following:

* Teach evening Political Science classes.

* Prepare syllabus and other materials such as PowerPoint presentations used classroom instruction and assist with curriculum development.

* Set up course (shells) in Blackboard.

* Manage classroom by logging attendance, and reporting no-shows, assigning and reporting grades in a timely manner. Grade student assignments, as well as submit final grades.

* Advise and counsel students and maintain appropriate advisement records on each student and assist with recruitment efforts.

* Attend department and other meetings associated with the Political Science program as requested.

* Maintain professional qualifications as appropriate for the field and as described by the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Policy Manual.

* Follow rules and regulations as described by the TCSG Policy Manual, and other policies and procedures established by the institution

* Support the mission and vision of the college, program and TCSG; and

* Perform other program-related duties, as assigned.

Competencies:

• Must possess and demonstrate a positive attitude and well-developed organizational skills.

* Ability to multi-task and perform administrative duties for class management.

* Strong written and verbal communication skills. 

* Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must possess and demonstrate the following:

* Master’s degree in Political Science, or at least a Master’s degree in a related field and eighteen (18) graduate hours in the aforementioned discipline from a regionally accredited institution. 

* Ability to work flexible hours when necessary. 

* One year of teaching experience; work experience must include the competencies, skills and knowledge levels required for Political Science and general education areas. 

* Experience as an instructor / teacher in a secondary or postsecondary setting.

* Experience with BANNER and LMS, preferred.

Application instructions

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