Faculty, Government

About This Role

This faculty position involves providing learning activities and support to help students achieve course objectives and contribute to the educational environment of the college and community. The role encompasses learning facilitation, professional development, and institutional service, with primary responsibilities in planning, developing, and teaching Government courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach Government courses at various times and locations in response to institutional needs
• Make continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods
• Develop and use a syllabus for each course or laboratory within college and departmental guidelines
• Plan, develop and use a variety of teaching methods and materials that assist students in meeting course objectives and which are appropriate for students with differing educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles
• Evaluate students to measure their progress toward achievement of stated course objectives and inform them in a timely manner of their progress in the course
• Submit required college reports and forms
• Review, evaluate, and recommend student learning materials
• Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues and the community
• Provide access to students through posted office hours, electronic communication and other appropriate methods
• Responsible for professional development and institutional service as determined in consultation with the Dean
• Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Mastery of course content
• Demonstrated leadership skills; style that emphasizes collaboration, teamwork, and facilitation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints; ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people
• Commitment to academic excellence, exceptional service and providing a dynamic climate for life-long learning
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement instructional approaches such as service learning/civic engagement, learning communities, and the effective use of technology
• Ability to use effective strategies to engage students in their learning
• Master's degree in political science/government or Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in political science/government; JDs and MPAs must have 18 graduate hours in related political science/government courses
• All applicants must reside in Texas

Benefits

• Supportive, collegial work environment
• Excellent work/life balance