"Adjunct Faculty, Political Science"

Adjunct Faculty, Political Science

Company: La Salle University

Job Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Category: Political Science

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time

Department: 212210 - Political Science

Position Summary

La Salle University's Political Science has an ongoing need for highly qualified adjunct faculty to teach a variety of courses each semester on an "as needed" basis. Courses generally taught by adjunct faculty may include: Introduction to US Government, Congress, The Presidency, and Media and Politics. These courses are generally offered in person, in the daytime.

Essential Duties

• Prepare meaningful lectures and class activities for the full duration of the published class time for each class period according to academic calendar.
• Create a syllabus that meets the Provost's Syllabus Checklist requirements.
• Create assessment activities that support the stated learning outcomes for the course.
• Address student questions in a timely and helpful manner.
• Use Canvas and other technology to enhance student learning.
• Support and follow University policies and procedures as well as those for the BUSCA Program.
• Attend faculty meetings.
• Submit grades and materials for assessment projects on or before stated deadlines.
• Communicate student concerns with personnel in the program.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Political Science, Education or related field. Candidates with a PhD or JD are encouraged to apply.
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching American Government.
• Knowledge and commitment to the mission of La Salle University.

Preferred Qualifications

• Research interest or coursework in Voting Behavior; or Media and Politics
• Previous experience teaching at the collegiate level.
• Willingness to be flexible in class scheduling.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours

Some classes offered may be in the evenings, on weekends, or online.

Special Instructions to Applicant

For more information about the Political Science Department, please visit https://www.lasalle.edu/.

La Salle University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports a fully inclusive, equitable, and diverse working and learning environment. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.

This is a pooled position from which Adjunct Instructors will be selected when/if a need arises in the department. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted directly. These pools are closed down annually during the summer and you will receive notification that a refreshed application is needed for you to continue to be considered.

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Pay Basis: Salary

Position Group: Faculty

Application Open Date: 11/30/2023