Adjunct Instructor of Government

Part-time, exempt | Main Campus The Department of History at Oakland City University is searching for applicants who are eager to serve as an adjunct instructor of government. The successful candidate will join a small-and-collegial department on main campus (located in Oakland City, IN) in August 2019. We especially invite degree-qualified individuals with experience teaching courses addressing state and local government to apply. As a department dedicated to studying the multicultural nature of humanity's past, we strongly encourage applications from candidates that will honor our university's commitment to recruiting a highly qualified and diverse faculty invested in the mission of retaining a diverse student body.

Qualifications

Required - • Master's degree in a field closely related to Government or Political Science, with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Government or Political Science. • Evidence of potential for effective teaching. • Experience with college level instruction. • Experience utilizing interactive teaching methods that promote student engagement. • Potential for scholarly activity, ongoing scholarly activity, and/or a record of scholarly publications in the field. • Evidence of significant professional and leadership activities. • An understanding of and commitment to a liberal arts education at a Christian University. • Experience with collaborative learning, the use of technology in education, and hybrid and online teaching preferred. Preferred - • Ph. D. in Government, Political Science, or closely related field (e.g., Public Policy Administration, Diplomacy, International Studies/Relations) OR Master's degree in Government or Political Science. Essential Functions • Teach introductory and higher-level undergraduate courses for majors and non-majors in the field in face-to-face and online courses in alignment with approved course syllabi. • Pursue continuing/ongoing research in area of concentration. • Assist students in learning subject matter knowledge and skills that can lead them to grow intellectually, emotionally, professionally, and spiritually. • Direct, assess, and evaluate student learning and assist in evaluating specific programs where courses are taught. • Participate in faculty/instructor professional development and other initiatives when available. • Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with students, peers, and community leaders. • Select supplementary texts, materials, and equipment necessary for effective delivery of course content. Apply Job!