Position Details

Req ID:

req6965

Position Title:

Adjunct - Political Science

Position Type:

Adjunct/Temporary Faculty

OSU Campus:

Behavioral Science

Department:

Behavioral Science

Location Address:

900 N Portland Ave
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73107
United States

Hiring Supervisor and Contact Info:

Dorothy Weaver

Hiring Range:
(Contingent upon available funding):

650.00 - 650.00, Salary

Work Schedule:

: Monday – Friday, occasionally includes some evenings and weekends.

Job Summary:

Job Description:

To Teach Political Science and to develop in each student the skills of critical thinking and to help students learn the subject matter presented to them in order for that student to become a positive member of the community.

Essential Job Functions:

Maintain student and course records.Maintain and file current course outlines, objectivesand grading procedures for all courses.Exhibit innovative and adaptive instructional methods.Provide continuing education experiences for thecommunity.Completes all mandatory training.Perform other related duties as assigned.

The duties listed in this jobdescription are intended only as illustrations of the various types of workthat may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does notexclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logicalassignment to the position.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Resume and Cover Letter required for full consideration

Official transcripts required upon hire

Education & Experience

Position Qualifications:

Education:

Master’s degree in subject area required, or Master’s degree + 18 graduate credit hours in subject area required, or Bachelor’s degree plus industry certification/experience for technical program faculty only

Experience:

Must have educational qualifications to teach in subject area or have documented specialty education/experience to meet tested experience requirements, as per the Higher Learning Commission’s publication on Determining Qualified Faculty, and provide leadership in an academic discipline and/or degree program. Programs with discipline-specific external accreditation may have more stringent training and experience requirements.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities Required:

Communication skills – Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing with clear, grammatically correct English. Requires interaction with supervisors, colleagues, students, using tact, discretion, and independent judgment. Computer skills – Must be demonstrably proficient in Microsoft Office (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel), as well as e-mail and Internet. Passion for assisting customers and representing the OSU brand with positivity and professionalism Evidences a history of demonstrating ethical and professional behavior

Preferred Qualifications:
Ph.D. in relatedfield

Other performance measures:

Successful performance of the jobrequires creativity, initiative, and effective problem solving. An incumbent must use tact anddiplomacy. Following school dressstandards, proper attendance or leave policies, and other work-habits concernsare required.

Working Conditions:

Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include some evenings and weekends in an often times busy and noisy environment. Work will be performed in an office and classroom environment with a significant amount of public contact, in person, by telephone and via email. Physical Requirements:

Duties require extended periods of sitting, standing, talking, listening and computer usage

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations

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Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

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