Columbus State Community College

Adjunct – Political Science

Closes: Oct 31, 2026

Salary: $58 per hour

Job Description:

The Adjunct – Political Science position provides quality instruction and maintains a positive learning environment in the classroom, with major emphasis placed on teaching, supporting and evaluating students. The Adjunct role provides instruction and monitors teaching/learning effectiveness in courses assigned by the Department Chair, or other leadership members. The incumbent must exhibit strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask while engaging large groups of people with complicated material.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Instruction & Student Learning

Teaches assigned courses as scheduled and assumes primary responsibility for and exercises oversight of the curriculum in conjunction with the Department’s policies, ensuring both the rigor of programs and the quality of instruction.

Considers individual differences of students to support a range of appropriate learning activities. Participates in the identification of students with academic or other needs and responds by utilizing an appropriate resource.

Uses technology in a manner appropriate to the nature and objectives of courses and programs and communicates clearly to students the expectations concerning the use of such technology.

Keeps accurate and appropriate records in accordance with departmental policies. Maintains attendance records, determines, and submits grades timely, and in accordance with established policies and procedures of the College, and communicates progress feedback as well as other relevant information to students throughout the semester.

Distributes and maintain accurate syllabi that incorporates departmental, college, cross-college, and instructor requirements. Conducts classes punctually and in accordance with the prescribed meeting schedule.

Employs appropriate assessment techniques to measure students’ performance in achieving course goals and objectives. Engages in periodic meetings with the department, Lead Instructor, and Chairperson relative to teaching duties and professional development.

Student Engagement & Advisement

Creates a positive classroom atmosphere that encourages active and collaborative learning, student effort, academic challenge, student and facultyinteraction, and support for learners.
Uses technology to assist in communication with students. Encourages a sense of community among students for learning both inside and outside the classroom.
Refers students to appropriate student and academic support services available at the College or in the community.

Culture of Respect

Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty,staff, students, and members of the community.

Additional Duties & Responsibilities:

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Master's degree in Political Sciences or a Master’s degree with 18+ credit hours within the discipline.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or demonstrable ability to gain access to work site(s).

*An appropriate combination of education, training, coursework and experience may qualify a candidate.

*CSCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Compensation Details:

Compensation: $57.88 per contact hour
Maximum of 12 contact hours per week

Full Time/Part Time:

Part time

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Columbus State Community College

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