Adjunct Instructor in Political Science

About the role

Department: Political Science JM

About the role

EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Temporary, Part-Time, Adjunct

Primary Duty

The School of Humanities and Social Sciences is seeking candidates to serve as adjunct faculty in our online BS in Political Science and MPA programs.

The position requires the ability to effectively deliver online curriculum in a manner that actively engages students, ensures academic rigor, and provides timely communication and feedback to students.

Placement in the adjunct faculty pool does not guarantee a teaching assignment. Assignments are made on a session-by-session basis according to program need and are based on the candidate's verified academic credentials and content expertise.

Essential Functions

• Teach online Political Science courses, especially Research Methods in Public Administration.
• Collaborate with campus faculty.
• Effectively utilize and manage online course delivery systems, tools, and techniques
• Maintain accurate course records and submit grades and other required documentation by established deadlines.
• Follow university, departmental and course policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education: PhD in Political Science or Public Administration

• Experience: Prior experience in online instruction in Political Science or related discipline.
• Skills: Ability to use and teach R; demonstrated innovative teaching methodologies to engage learners; instructional technology skills; interpersonal skills; committed to a focus on student success

Working Conditions

• The position entails online instruction in Political Science courses typically ranging from 15 to 30 students.
• Courses are delivered in accelerated 7-week terms, requiring faculty to manage a compressed instructional timeline while maintaining rigor and responsiveness.
• Most work will be conducted online.
• The faculty member's work environment should be conducive to productivity and student privacy.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/a

Equipment/materials Used

Online courses are offered using Canvas, Northwest's Learning Management System

Typical Physical Demands

Ability to meet essential pedagogical and online classroom functions.

Community

Northwest Missouri State University located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri, and 110 miles southeast of Omaha, Nebraska.

University

With an enrollment of more than 8,500 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus and through Northwest Online.

Founded in 1905, Northwest boasts a high retention rate and a graduation rate in the 95th percentile among its peers. Additionally, results of the Ruffalo Noel Levitz Student Satisfaction Inventory show Northwest students are more satisfied than students at national peers, and 78 percent of Northwest students report they would repeat their university experience, compared to 75 percent of students surveyed nationally at their respective institutions.

Furthermore, the University is a national model for student success and career placement with 93 percent of bachelor's degree earners and 98 percent of master's degree earners securing employment or continuing their education within six months of completing a degree at Northwest, according to the most recent data.

Northwest places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jumpstart on their careers while maintaining competitive tuition rates and generous financial assistance to help minimize the financial barriers students may face when pursuing a college degree.

Students have opportunities to build their résumés with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the Horace Mann Laboratory School, National Public Radio affiliate KXCV, the R.T. Wright Farm, Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area, a partnership with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency or Knacktive, a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency.

In conjunction with its emergency and disaster management program, Northwest organizes and hosts Missouri Hope, an annual mass casualty training exercise that attracts first responders and emergency workers from throughout the nation and provides hands-on training in preparation for a natural disaster.

The University's vibrant and diverse learning community also offers more than 150 student organizations, and textbooks and a laptop are included in tuition, saving students an estimated $6,900 over four years. Northwest offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program.