Adjunct Faculty for Political Science

Southern State is committed to its mission to provide accessible, affordable and high quality education to people in southern Ohio. The college values honesty and integrity in all endeavors, tolerance for different ideas, respect for all individuals and excellence and creativity in the pursuit of knowledge.

                                         DISTINGUISHING JOB CHARACTERISTICS

          Engage students in the teaching/learning process for introductory Political Science courses.

  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must perform essential duties to expected performance standards.   Reasonable accommodations are made as required for persons who are disabled under the Americans With Disabilities Act.

Plan and teach courses which fulfill the current curriculum goals and objectives.

Remain current with subject matter and instructional methodology.

Employ appropriate assessment techniques to measure student performance in achieving course goals and objectives.

Communicate progress in the course to students in a timely manner.

Comply with the policies, procedures, and standards found in the Southern State Community College Policy and Information Manual.

Determine and submit students’ grades in accordance with established College policies and procedures.

Attend professional development events in person or online as available.

Support the mission of the program, division, and College.   

Adhere to the College’s distance learning policies and ensure compliance with NC-Sara and HLC mandates.   

Practical experience with the CANVAS learning management system (LMS).

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other related duties as required.

SCOPE OF SUPERVISION

None

EQUIPMENT OPERATED

Computer with Internet access. Specific details of requirements, resources, and training opportunities may be found in the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning at the following link: https://www.sscc.edu/cetl/index.shtml.

CONFIDENTIAL DATA

Non-public personnel records and issues; student and other information covered by FERPA guidelines and agreed to in the College’s FERPA Confidentiality Agreement.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Good classroom working conditions.  The work requires the use of safe work practices with office, classroom and laboratory equipment, and observance of safety regulations.

USUAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The following physical demands are typically used to perform this job’s essential duties and responsibilities.  They are not qualification standards, rather they may be used to help the College, employee, or applicant identify where and how reasonable accommodations may be made when an otherwise qualified person is unable to perform the job’s essential duties due to an ADA disability.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly sits for extended periods of time and regularly stands and walks.  The employee regularly exhibits manual dexterity when working on the computer, typing and performing other related tasks.  The employee regularly reaches with hands and arms, stoops, kneels and crouches.  The employee regularly talks and hears when teaching or working with students and the general public.  Vision demands include close, relatively detailed vision, with the ability to adjust focus when typing or reading a computer screen.  The employee occasionally lifts or exerts force on objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge, Skill(s) and Ability to:  effectively communicate one-on-one, in small groups, and in online classroom situations; proficient in word processing and presentation software, internet, CANVAS, and e-mail; demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of students; effective verbal, written, and listening communication skills; effective problem solving skills; ability to work a combination of days/evening/weekend schedules; maintain confidentiality of confidential and sensitive information; create and implement appropriate and educational lesson plans; apply generally accepted teaching methods to practical work situations; apply ethical standards to work situations; make work decisions in accordance with SSCC’s values; show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences, and promote a harassment-free environment; embrace and support constructive change; develop and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, members of the learning community, and general public; contribute toward building a positive team working environment; treat others with respect as representative of SSCC.

QUALIFICATIONS

An appropriate combination of education, training, course work and experience may qualify an applicant to demonstrate required knowledge, skills, and abilities.  An example of an acceptable qualification is: Master's Degree in political science. Preferred candidates will have at least one year of experience teaching online college level Political Science courses.

Applicant must successfully pass required background checks in accordance with Southern State Community College’s policies and procedures and applicable laws.  

Ability to document identity and employment eligibility as a condition of employment in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act requirements.

LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

As needed.

Arts, Humanities and Social Science - Adjunct

Southern State is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.