Richard Bland College
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Position description
Richard Bland College (RBC) is a two-year, residential, liberal arts transfer institution that focuses on preparing students for transfer to highly ranked colleges and universities. The College is a hidden gem located outside the Tri-Cities region-and its rural setting featuring 750+ acres of wetlands, bucolic forest, and the state’s oldest and largest pecan grove.
Richard Bland College is accepting applications for its adjunct faculty pool in Government. This pool provides a source of qualified instructors for potential teaching assignments as needed. Adjunct faculty may teach a range of Government courses, support interdisciplinary collaboration, advise students, and contribute to departmental initiatives under the direction of the Social & Behavioral Sciences Department Chair.
Applications will remain active for up to 2 years and will be reviewed as instructional needs arise.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
This position’s major responsibilities include:
- Teaching Government courses in accordance with college and departmental policies and procedures.
- Preparing and submitting timely grade reports and other reports on student performance, as required.
- Organizing class activities and assignments, relating them to the overall learning outcomes of the courses.
- Providing input and working with other faculty and staff to review, produce, and/or select course-related materials.
Minimum Qualifications
- A master’s degree (or higher) in Government/Political Science (or a closely related discipline) from a regionally accredited college or university
- Demonstrated knowledge of the subject area of instruction
- Knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of effective communication and instruction
- Knowledge and understanding of the characteristics and challenges of first- and second-year college students
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills and collaborative style
Additional Considerations
- Doctoral degree in Government/Political Science (or a closely related discipline)
- Demonstrated experience as a college faculty member
- Demonstrated experience implementing innovative education delivery techniques
Application instructions
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