Political Science Instructor

Political Science Instructor

St. Johns River State College
seeks a dedicated individual to join our faculty as a
full-time instructor in the Social Sciences department. The curriculum for courses in
this department is based on the basic aspects of the
Federal Government and is one of the required courses to demonstrate competency in
civic literacy. Come join our team!

About
the College –

SJR State is a public college located in beautiful northeast Florida along the shores of the St. Johns River.
With three campuses in
Clay, Putnam, and St. Johns counties, SJR State serves nearly 10,000 students each year from among a population base
of 600,000 in one of
the fastest-growing areas of the country. Known for its natural beauty and quality of life, SJR State’s service area
includes St. Augustine,
the nation’s oldest city; Palatka, the “Gem City of the St. Johns;” and Orange Park, with roots going back to the
Spanish period in Florida
history.

SJR State offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes employer contributions to
retirement and health insurance; dental, vision, and life insurance plans; generous paid time off; employee assistance, wellness programs
and tuition assistance. More information about benefits can be found at https://www.sjrstate.edu/hr/summaryofbenefits.pdf.

Duties and
Responsibilities:

INSTRUCTION

Full-time faculty responsibilities include teaching, maintaining
office hours, and meeting instructional expectations as detailed in
the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Duties include:

• Teach
  assigned Political Science courses using effective, diverse
  instructional strategies.
• Engage students through learning activities
  that support academic success and mindset development.
• Provide accommodations for students with disabilities in a timely and
  appropriate manner.
• Maintain regular attendance for
  classes and office hours.
• Utilize the Learning Management System to
  support instruction and communication.
• Evaluate
  student performance, grade assignments, and provide prompt feedback.
• Record and report grades and attendance accurately and
  promptly.
• Participate in assessment of student learning outcomes.

COLLEGE
SERVICE

Faculty are expected to participate in college service activities as detailed in the
Collective Bargaining Agreement, including:

• Preparing instructional materials, syllabi, and class schedules.
• Participating in department, division, and College planning, assessment, and accreditation work.
• Attending department,
  division, and College meetings.
• Participating in commencement ceremonies and other College events.
• Supporting student
  activities and clubs.
• Mentoring and evaluating faculty as assigned.
• Contributing to curriculum development, program
  review, and instructional improvement.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Participate in professional
  development activities in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Stay current in the
  field of Political Science and
  effective instructional practices.
• Engage in ongoing improvement of teaching and student
  learning.

ADDITIONAL
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teaching assignments may include
  daytime, evening, or online classes.
• Collaborate with the
  dean, associate dean, curriculum coordinator, and faculty on program
  planning and improvement.
• Support ongoing review,
  accreditation, and general effectiveness of the program.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in
Political Science or
Government; or a master’s degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Political Science or
Government.

Preferred Qualifications:

Coursework in Political Science or
Government and experience teaching
college-level Political Science courses.

Courses to Be
Taught:

POS 1041 – United States Federal
Government

POS 1112 –
State and Local Government

To apply, please visit: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sjrstate

For best consideration
applicants are encouraged to upload the following documents prior to submitting their application: (1)
transcripts from all colleges
attended; (2) a curriculum vitae that includes the institutions where you have worked and the courses you have
taught; (3) a syllabus from a
relevant course recently taught; (4) a sample exam from a relevant course recently taught; (5) two letters of
recommendation; and (6) a
letter to the search committee describing your teaching experience.