[Hiring] Adjunct Instructor in Political Science @Northwest Missouri State University

Role Description

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.

Qualifications

• PhD in Political Science or Public Administration.
• Prior experience in online instruction in Political Science or related discipline.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.