Midland College
Position Type: Part Time
Education Level: Masters Degree
Category: Education
Description:
Job Summary:
Instruct courses as needed. In addition to teaching responsibilities, the instructor performs all other duties as directed by the Department Chair, Division Dean, Vice President of Instruction, the President or designee.
- Instruct students in assigned face-to-face (day and evening), hybrid, and online courses in accordance with the course syllabus and college policy
- Teach select dual credit courses, which may include travel to local high school campuses
- Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community
- Provide access to students through electronic communication, syllabus, and other appropriate methods
- Actively participate in the administration and reporting of program assessment
- Submit required college reports, forms, and timely grading
- Stay current with trends and innovations in the field
- Continually improve the quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods, including no-cost texts and course materials
- Plan and organize lectures, utilize research and reference materials
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Political Science, or a Master’s degree plus 18 graduate semester hours in Political Science
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written; excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Commitment to academic excellence and exceptional service
Preferred Qualifications:
- PhD in Political Science
- Community college teaching experience
- College/dual credit teaching experience
- Knowledge and use of Canvas and other instructional technology
- Knowledge and use of Open Educational Resources (OER)
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
- Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time
- Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
- Use of manual dexterity
- The person in this position frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus
- Frequently moves equipment or paperwork weighing up to 20 pounds
- Office and classroom setting

