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Auburn

Assistant Professor, American Politics

Auburn, AL · On-site

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The political science major is one of the largest in the College of Liberal Arts, consistently enrolling around 500 students. Review of applications will begin September 28, 2026, and continue until ...

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Adjunct Faculty - Political Science

SUNY Cortland

Cortland, NY • On-site

Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 15 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Teach a 3-credit hour course in political science, such as American Government, World Politics, or Public Policy.

  • Deliver classroom-based instruction and manage course content for assigned subject areas.

  • Possibly teach additional courses within the department's needs based on availability.

Job description

Position Details
Position Information
Budget Title
Adjunct Faculty - Political Science
Campus Title
Adjunct Faculty - Political Science
School/Division
Academic Affairs, Division of
Department
Political Science
Faculty Sub-Type
Adjunct Faculty
Salary Level
A0
Salary Range
$4000 per 3 credit hour course
Salary Determination
Position Effort
Part-Time (enter FTE below)
If Part-Time, enter FTE:
Is this a temporary position?
Yes
If Temporary, enter End Date:
05/31/2024
Position Summary
The department is establishing a pool of applicants to fill potential part-time temporary teaching positions.
What makes SUNY Cortland a great place to work?
• Our positions provide predictable salary progressions, and many offer permanency.
• Generous benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, various retirement program options, paid family leave and/or parental leaves, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, long term disability and tuition reimbursement.
• SUNY Cortland prioritizes work-life balance and well-being in all forms. The university's state-of-the-art Student Life Center is free for employees to use, with membership options for families. SUNY Cortland's Child Care Center welcomes the children of employees and community members, as space allows. Alternate work schedules are available with a supervisor's approval.
• Professional development opportunities exist through training, continuing education programs, tuition reimbursement and conference travel, based on funding.
• Cortland County and surrounding areas offer easy access to arts, entertainment, outdoor recreation and much more. Experience Cortland dives deep into the region's offerings
Major Responsibilities
A classroom based 3 credit hour course pays $3500 per class. The department typically hires for the courses/subject areas listed below but this list is not all inclusive. Other courses/subject areas may become available within the department.
ILLUSTRATIVE NEEDS INCLUDE: Intro American Government, Intro World Politics, Foundations of Democracy, Politics and Multiculturalism, Public Policy including Environmental, Narcotics, and Gun Control Policy, and Media and Politics.
Functional and Supervisory Relationships
Required Qualifications
  • Appropriate level of experience and/or Master's degree.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Terminal degree

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
About the University
A top public university of approximately 6,600 students located in the geographic center of New York State, SUNY Cortland provides accessible, affordable education to students from across the U.S. body. One of 13 comprehensive universities in the State University of New York system, SUNY Cortland prides itself on its rigorous undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts, sciences, education, and professional studies. For more than 150 years, SUNY Cortland has provided unmistakable value for students seeking a well-rounded academic, athletic, and social experience. The University ranks among the top campuses in the nation on Money magazine's "Best Colleges for Your Money List," fields a powerhouse Division III athletics program and boasts an impressive network of alumni making a difference in education, business, government, fitness, medicine and many other fields.
EEO Statement
The State University of New York at Cortland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act (AA/EEO/ADA) employer. The university actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the university.
Job Close Date
10/18/2024
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F23011
Review Start Date
11/01/2023
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/7883

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