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Continuing Tenure Track Faculty - Political Science

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Position Title

Continuing Tenure Track Faculty - Political Science

Position Type

Faculty

Department

Political Science

FLSA

Exempt

Union/Non Union

Non Union

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time

Grade

.

Salary Range

Hiring Salary Range

Salary commensurate with experience and education

Fixed Term/Tenure Track (Faculty Only)

Tenure Track

Regular or Temporary

Regular

Job Description Summary

Prince George’s Community College invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Political Science beginning in Fall 2021. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to high-quality undergraduate education. The search committee will give preference to candidates who have expertise in teaching in various modalities (i.e. face-to-face, asynchronous online, and/or synchronous remote) at the college level in the field of Political Science.

Continuing Tenure Track: Faculty hired on 2-year conditional track, upon successful performance and evaluation, the hires may continue towards tenure track, and is renewable each year for two years.

Minimum Qualifications

  1. Master’s Degree or equivalent* with a minimum of 15 graduate credits in Political Science or a Political Science-related discipline.
  2. Teaching experience (preferably at the college level), in the area of concentration, or pertinent professional experience relevant to teaching area.


*Satisfactory completion of 30 semester hours or more of relevant academic study in an accredited doctoral program may—at the discretion of the vice president—be determined to meet this requirement.

Criteria

The search committee will use the below criteria to review the applications of those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications, and the search committee will select those candidates who it will invite for an interview. Candidates for teaching positions who are invited for an interview will be asked to give a teaching demonstration on content fundamental to the discipline of Political Science, the conditions of which will be determined in advance and shared with all candidates prior to the interview. In addition to the criteria listed below, other information that the search committee gains during the interview process—including the review committee’s assessment of a simulated teaching performance—may be considered in selecting candidates to be recommended for appointment.

  1. Extent and relevance of graduate educational preparation to anticipated teaching assignments.
  2. Evidence of foundational knowledge of Political Science, including the history, major perspectives, and basic concepts that are taught in the introductory state and local as well as national Political Science courses. Candidates may be asked additional information related to these criteria during the interview process.
  3. Evidence of ability to effectively teach introductory state and local as well as national (and potentially international) Political Science courses.
  4. Relevance of non-teaching professional experience to anticipated teaching assignments.
  5. Evidence of quality teaching, including faculty evaluation scores and ratings, teaching awards earned, courses designed, developed, and/or revised, etc.
  6. Evidence of knowledge of and experience in employing a variety of instructional methods and techniques, including instructional technology and alternative approaches to accommodate different student learning preferences.
  7. Evidence of currency in professional discipline through continuing education, professional development, and/or scholarly activity.
  8. Evidence of ability to teach effectively within, and contribute positively to, a diverse, multi-ethnic, multi-cultural student population and campus environment.
  9. Evidence of ability to successfully teach face-to-face, asynchronous online, and synchronous remote course sections.


Job Requirements

  1. Degree from an accredited institution.
  2. Documentation of experience and performance requirement.
  3. Unofficial transcripts must accompany applications for teaching positions. Before an applicant can be recommended for hire, he/she must have an unofficial transcript on file with the college. Official transcripts of academic work required upon an offer of employment.
  4. At least three letters of reference must be job related and dated within the past three years.
  5. Ability and willingness to teach in face-to-face, synchronous remote and asynchronous online formats during days and/or evenings, as well as the ability and willingness to teach at different sites.
  6. Ability to effectively communicate in spoken and written standard English.
  7. As required by the 1985 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation showing your identity and that you are a United States citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.


Is Background Check Required?

Yes

Posting Number

PGCC156911/12

Open Date

02/11/2021

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Background Check Statement

Prince George’s Community College is committed to providing a safe campus community. PGCC conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, education verification, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Special Instructions to Applicants

  1. Applications that are submitted by February 24, 2021 will receive first consideration. This position is open until filled.
  2. Teaching Demonstration: Candidates who are invited for an interview will be asked to demonstrate their teaching effectiveness in a simulated classroom, laboratory, or other relevant pedagogical situation, the conditions of which will be determined in advance and shared with all candidates prior to the interview.
  3. Letters of Recommendations: Can be uploaded during the application process or submitted prior to scheduled interview.
  4. Application Status: You will receive an email acknowledging receipt of your application, upon which time no further communication occurs unless selected for an interview or the position is filled. If recommended for hire, communication is immediately sent to your references listed on your application. Also, you will receive an email notification from HireRight requesting you to submit authorization to complete a background investigation.


The college is currently in a Modified Academic and Business Operation ( MABO ) model, which means some of the work is being performed from remote locations. When the conditions permit, based on CDC and College Administrator’s guidelines, employees will be required to resume their work on campus as directed by management. This position is located in the state of Maryland.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Which of the following best describes your level of completed education? (Education details must be included in your application.)
    • Master's Degree or above from an accredited college/university
    • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university
    • Associate's Degree from an accredited college/university
    • One to two years of college credit (30 credit hours is equivalent to one year)
    • Less than 30 credits from an accredited college/university
    • High School Diploma or GED
    • None of the above
  2. * Min Qual: Do you have teaching experience at the high school or college level, in the area of concentration, or significant professional experience relevant to teaching area?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Please provide evidence of your ability to effectively use instructional technology (Internet, instructional software, Learning Management System, videoconferencing, etc.).

    (Open Ended Question)

  4. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
    • HERC
    • HigherEd Jobs
    • Hispanic Outlook
    • Indeed
    • Personal Referral
    • PGCC Website
    • Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook)
    • The Chronicle of Higher Ed
    • The Washington Post
    • Other: Please indicate below
    • Educause
  5. How did you hear about this employment opportunity? If you selected 'Other' please indicate source:

    (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents
  1. Transcripts
  2. Letter of Recommendation 1
  3. Letter of Recommendation 2
  4. Curriculum Vitae
  5. Other
  6. Letter of Recommendation 3


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