Adjunct Political Science Instructor Position Available In Moore, North Carolina

Adjunct Political Science Instructor

Salary
$35.85 – $38.30 Hourly
Location 3395 Airport Rd, Pinehurst
Job Type
Part-time temporary/ Adjunct
Job Number
202500044
Division
Academic Governance and Assessment
Department
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Opening Date
06/13/2025
Closing Date
6/27/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS
At Sandhills Community College, we are committed to the health and well-being of our employees, their families, and children across North Carolina. Recently, we became a Family Forward NC Certified Employer. Family Forward NC Employer Certifications, issued by the North Carolina Early Childhood Foundation’s (NCECF) Family Forward NC initiative, designate employers that offer policies and practices that support the health and well-being of working families and children.
Summary
The adjunct Political Science faculty will guide and direct the learning experiences of students in Political Science courses included in the college catalog through knowledge, skills, and motivation. Faculty members are expected to demonstrate and maintain competence in their discipline throughout their employment at the college. Members of the faculty agree to be accessible to students, other faculty, staff, and to those making inquiries to the College. Sandhill Community College is a comprehensive institution which places primary emphasis on integrity, helpfulness, respect, opportunity, and excellence as our core values in providing quality education. Essential Functions
I. Mastery of Subject Matter Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of their field or discipline. Display an ability to interpret and evaluate the theories of their field or discipline. Connect their subject matter with related fields. Stay current in their subject matter through professional development, involvement in professional organizations, and attending professional meetings, conferences, or workshops. Learn and use technology to enhance teaching and the educational experience when appropriate. II. Teaching Performance Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize documented student learning. Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students. Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs. Employ available instructional technology, i.e. the internet, interactive technology, when appropriate. Encourage the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate assignments. Contribute to the selection and development of instructional materials in accordance with course objectives. Incorporate core competencies into curriculum. Develop, update, and post course syllabi in a timely manner. III. Evaluation of Student Learning Establish meaningful learning student learning outcomes for courses/programs. Develop and explain methods that fairly measure student progress toward student learning outcomes. Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to promote maximum learning. Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit final grade rosters to division administrator each semester according to established deadlines. Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances.
IV. Support of College Policies and Procedures Prepare, distribute, and submit syllabi and approved course outlines for all assigned sections in accordance with program and divisional policies. Maintain confidentiality of student information. Exercise stewardship of college facilities and materials. Record and provide attendance data in accordance with College Policies and Procedures. V. Participation in College, Division, and Program Activities Respond in a timely fashion to information requests from college, division, and program administrators. Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills in communication with students, colleagues, staff and administrators as an individual or as a part of a team. VI. Contribution to Growth and Enhancement of College Mission and Programs Maintain familiarity with college goals, mission, and long-range plans. Perform professional responsibilities in accordance with pertinent goals, missions, and plans of the college, division, and programs. Qualifications
Qualifications
Must hold a master’s degree in the discipline from an accredited institution or a master’s degree and 18 graduate hours in the discipline.
Possess a strong commitment to the mission of community colleges.
Have excellent written and oral communication skills.
Have an appreciation of the value of collegiality.
Preferred Qualifications
The ability to teach in various modalities, including online, in-person and College and Career Promise students.
Supplemental Information
Typical classroom environment
Teaching formats may include Online, Traditional, Blended, and Hybrid
Sandhills Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or parental status, religion, age, ancestry, mental or physical disability, military status or veteran status.
Employer
Sandhills Community College
Address
3395 Airport Road
Pinehurst, North Carolina, 28374
Phone
910-246-2868