Political Science Assistant Professor

 

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POSITION SUMMARY

 

The Assistant Professor of Political Science is a full-time, tenure track position within the Social Science Division. The position will require a course load of 15 hours per semester and maintaining a minimum of 10 office hours a week, which may include online office hours as approved by SSC procedure. Assignments may include day, night, and possibly week-end assignments in classrooms, on/off-site, using IETV or online delivery systems. Additional to these requirements, the position includes other responsibilities suitable to a tenure track position. Initially, position will be closely mentored by the Division Chair and an assigned faculty mentor.

 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

• Represent Seminole State College in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers and the community we serve. Interacts effectively with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students and other customers of our services, learns and uses operating practice of Seminole State College
• Upholds the Mission Statement: Seminole State College empowers people for academic success, personal development, and lifelong learning.

• Performs job duties utilizing SSC’s core values: Compassion, Opportunity, Respect, and Excellence
• Handles confidential information with tact and discretion
• Teach assigned courses utilizing LMS (Learning Management Systems): including, but not limited to posting of syllabus, and communication with students
• Provide opportunity for student consultation through office hours and the Campus computer network
• Maintain accurate classroom records including course syllabi and grade books
• Submit required forms and reports i.e. leave, course embedded assessment, and grades within the prescribed time frame
• Participate in retention efforts such as tutoring as assigned by supervisor
• Participate in choosing curriculum through textbook selection and research of other instructional material for classroom instruction enhancement, and assist with curriculum development, implementation, and revision
• Represent college through participation in division, campus, community, and professional activities/committees
• Attend Division and / or Department / Program meetings
• Attend Annual In-Service and Faculty Senate as class schedule allows
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

 

 

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

• Regularly check and respond to all email and voicemail in a timely manner
• Assist in student recruitment
• Assist in student advising within the Division/Degree Program
• Serve as mentor for new full-time and adjunct faculty as assigned
• Continue to develop skills and knowledge base through professional development

 

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

 

• Ph.D. in the Political Science is highly desirable; Master’s Degree in Political Science required; Master’s Degree with minimum of 18 hours of graduate-level course work in the field of study may be acceptable
• Faculty should be knowledgeable in the use of Microsoft Office (proficient with PowerPoint and Word), and  

     have a working knowledge of instructional technology including the current Learning Management System

• Faculty are expected to belong to professional organizations, and to actively attend and encouraged to present at professional conferences within the discipline. 
• Faculty must have the ability to:
• Teach at necessary times, which may include evenings and weekends
• Teach blended, online or IETV courses
• Teach in various buildings across campus or at offsite locations
• Follow all SSC College and Division policies and procedures

 

 

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, only candidates whose applications are received by January 3, 2012 are assured of receiving full consideration.. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Benefits provided by the college include Oklahoma Teachers’ Retirement, group health and dental insurance, life insurance equivalent to contract salary, and long and short term disability.  A tax-sheltered annuity wherein the college contributes 3.5% of any employee’s annual salary is available after one year of employment.

 

To apply, please send letter of application, resume, copies of all academic transcripts, and three current letters of recommendation.  

 

 

Seminole State College
ATTN: Human Resources
P.O. Box 351
Seminole, OK 74818

 

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Posted November 21, 2011