Adjunct Instructor of Government
Posted 2025-04-06Part-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.
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