Adjunct Faculty, Political Science (Dual In The Schools Program)

Position Information

Position Title: Adjunct Faculty, Political Science (Dual In The Schools Program)

Department: Teaching, Learning, & Student Success

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Hiring Salary Range: Salary Commensurate with Experience and Education

Union/Non Union: Non Union

Job Description Summary

The instructor is responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities during the day, evening, or weekend via instructional delivery formats to include face-to-face, hybrid, online, and remote. Face-to-face and hybrid classes may be offered on any Prince George’s Community College campus. The instructor must remain current in the discipline area and continually explore teaching methods and strategies to engage learners, organize and plan instructional content that accommodates diverse learning styles, and devise appropriate assessment tools that monitor student learning outcomes. The instructor is also responsible for participating in related activities to include professional development, academic advising, and curriculum design.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in political science or a master’s degree in any field plus fifteen (15) graduate level credits in political science.
• One year of teaching experience preferred at the college or high school level in the subject matter or significant professional experience relevant to the teaching area
• Must be currently employed by Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS).

Essential Duties

• Plan, organize, and teach curriculum content in conjunction with course outcomes.
• Using applicable technology and andragogical principles, teach course content via an appropriate delivery format (may include face-to-face, hybrid, online, and remote instruction).
• Complete mandated institutional trainings and professional development as required
• Follow department and division requirements for preparing a course syllabus
• Facilitate appropriate instructional activities that promote student engagement and learning.
• Evaluate student performance using assessment tools as directed by the department; inform students in a timely manner of their progress
• Create and administer assessments that monitor student progress; provide timely student feedback.
• Provide an orientation at the first class meeting to include an overview of the course syllabus. The overview should include an outline of course objectives, requirements, attendance policy, grading system, textbook(s), and supplemental materials.
• Comply with attendance and grading requirements as established for the course (may include maintaining an up-to-date electronic grade book, and entering final grades by the established due date).
• Notify students of key academic dates and course adjustments, maintain an up-to-date, electronic grade book, and enter final grades by the established due date.
• Maintain accurate records and submit class records (as appropriate) to the Department Chair or Program Coordinator by the established due date, and participate in the departmental evaluation and course assessment process.
• Maintain office hours, advise students, and refer students to appropriate resources.
• Adjunct faculty are expected to respond to student emails and phone calls within 48 hours with the exception of weekends and holidays. Faculty are expected to maintain regular communication with students and should exclusively use the assigned PGCC email.
• Attend all required meetings.
• Perform all other duties as directed by the Department Chair, Program Coordinator, or designee.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Mastery of course content.
• Ability to provide service to diverse populations using a student-centered approach.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty and staff.
• Ability to plan, deliver and assess effective instruction.
• Ability to teach in face to face, remote and online modalities, as needed.
• Ability to effectively use instructional technology (Internet, instructional software, learning management system, videoconferencing, etc.).
• Critical thinking, organization, and conflict management skills.
• Research skills (where appropriate).
• Time management, planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Problem-solving and analytical ability.
• Language skills
• Ability to teach in non-traditional formats (online, remote, hybrid) and settings (off-campus, weekends, evenings and accelerated).
• Ability to perform a range of physical positions and mobile conditions including but not limited to occasionally moving materials 5-25 pounds.

Job Requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle, or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to a, personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. No significant climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: None

ACCOMMODATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential job duty. Prince George’s Community College provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. Accommodation determinations are made on a case-by-case basis. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the ECT department

Is Background Check Required?: Yes

Is the incumbent responsible for working with minor children or directly engaging with minor children on campus?: Yes

Posting Number: ADJ28011/12

Open Date: 11/21/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents: Transcripts, Letter of Recommendation 1, Letter of Recommendation 2, Letter of Recommendation 3