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Adjunct Position for Political Science

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Join our team of student-focused individuals working together in order to encourage intellectual and spiritual growth, leadership and service.

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The University of the Cumberlands is currently seeking candidates for adjunct faculty to teach undergraduate political science courses online.  Under the direction of the Chair of the History and Political Science department, this position is responsible for teaching undergraduate Political Science courses. The University of the Cumberlands is a faith-based institution that welcomes students from all backgrounds. Its mission is to offer high-quality academic programs that empower graduates to “seek a life more abundant.”  

Job Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for teaching online political science courses, which include but are not limited to:

  • POLS 131: Introduction to Political Science

  • POLS 233: American National Government

  • POLS 235: Introduction to International Affairs

  • Collaborate with colleagues in the History and Political Science department and throughout the university.

  • Adapt and align course materials using departmental syllabus templates, required text(s), and other resources.

  • Provide regular and timely feedback on student work.

  • Maintain regular communication with students through virtual office hours and e-mail.

  • Maintain clear, consistent records in iLearn (Blackboard) and UC One (Workday).

  • Participate in department-wide assessments.

  • Respond to student evaluations.

  • Follow university policies and procedures.

Job Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Masters degree in political science.

  • Student-focused teaching that addresses the needs of all learners, both traditional and nontraditional.

  • Ongoing professional development.

  • Strong interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.

  • Knowledge of and interest in diverse cultures and populations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • PhD in Political Science.

  • Experience in teaching and/or developing online courses in Political Science.

  • Experience with a variety of pedagogical and technological educational delivery methods.

Compensation: Commensurate with expertise and experience

Benefits: No

Job Type: Faculty

Job Location: Online

Cumberlands is different by design. Our employees exemplify our motto in the pursuit of a

“life-more-abundant.”

About Us

Located in the heart of Appalachia, University of the Cumberlands (UC) is an institution of regional distinction that offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 major fields of study, along with several pre-professional, graduate and doctoral programs. With a total enrollment of more than 20,000 students, UC is one of the largest and fastest growing private universities in Kentucky and is devoted to preparing students for the future through hands-on, experiential learning and research.

The University of the Cumberlands does not illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, veteran status, because a person is a smoker or nonsmoker, or any other basis on which the University is prohibited from discrimination under local, state, or federal law, in its employment or in the provision of its services, including but not limited to its programs and activities, admissions, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other University -administered programs. In order to fulfill its purpose, the University may legally discriminate on the basis of religion in employment, and the University has sought and been granted exemption from certain regulations promulgated under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 which conflict with the University's religious tenets.

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