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Political Science - Part-Time Instructor
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Position Number: 5793236
Location: Elko, NV
Position Type: Liberal Arts - Political Science

Political Science - Part-Time Instructor

Thank you for your interest in employment with our institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:

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Required attachments are listed below on the posting. Your application will not be considered without the required attachments.

If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our Human Resources department at hr-employment@gbcnv.edu.

Job Description

Great Basin College (Elko) is seeking to fill a part-time instructional position in Political Science beginning Spring Semester 2025. The position requires teaching PSC 101: Introduction to American Politics.

Part-time faculty members at GBC are appointed and assigned to teach specific courses on an as-needed basis as determined by academic departments. Instructors must follow all requirements and direction of the department regarding course content, presentation, and assessment. All are required to prepare clear course syllabi that include the learning outcomes of the course and other specification as required and approved by the respective department and college. Part-time instructors must manage their courses in an effective manner aligned with GBC and department guidelines and complete course assessments in accordance with college and department schedules.

Minimum Qualifications:

An earned Master's Degree in Political Science or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution.
Experience teaching college-level courses.

Preferred Qualifications:

An earned doctorate in Political Science.
Experience teaching college-level American Government courses online.

Responsibilities:

All part-time instructors must adhere to all GBC policies and guidelines in the delivery of course material and in the assessment of students and the classes being taught. Responsibilities may vary with department and specific courses, and the requirements of the departments must be followed. General responsibilities include the following:

Create a course syllabus that addresses the requirements of the college and the department for each class taught; syllabus must be complete and available when the class is first open to the students.
The expectations of students for each class taught must be clearly communicated at the beginning of each class.
Engage students in a meaningful, fulfilling, and valuable educational experience.
Instructors must record and maintain complete and accurate records of student grading and achievement..
Near the end of each term, students must be appropriately provided with the class rating survey to complete and return.
Final grades for each class must be turned in by the specified date.
Adhere to all requirements for student privacy (FERPA).
All timelines established for instruction must be adhered to.
Must properly utilize access to the student records system and the GBC email system.
Must regularly communicate with the affiliated department in the required formats.
All requirements of GBC and NSHE policies, procedures, and guidelines must be adhered to.
Course assessments must be completed in accordance with college and department schedules.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary for this position is $850 per credit for each class taught.

This is a part-time position that is not eligible for benefits.

Exempt
Yes

Full-Time Equivalent
47.5%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact gbc-hr@gbcnv.edu

In order to be given full consideration all of the following must be attached to your application.

Resume/CV
Cover Letter - (optional)
Contact Information for three Professional References - Please make a note if you do not want your present employer contacted unless necessary to determine your qualifications for the position.
Copy of Unofficial Transcript

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents.

NSHE is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).

About Great Basin College

Located in the high desert of rural Nevada, Great Basin College is a Carnegie classified baccalaureate and associates degree granting institution embracing a comprehensive hybrid mission to deliver a full four-year liberal arts and sciences, community college and applied technical learning curricula. With its main campus in Elko, a beautiful site with residential housing and state-of-the-art learning technologies, GBC serves the largest geographic area of Nevada's colleges. Great Basin College serves the citizens residing in ten of Nevada's most rural counties, covering 86,514 square miles and bordering five states. This service area includes centers in Battle Mountain, Ely, Pahrump and Winnemucca. Additionally, satellite locations can be found in twenty other frontier communities.

Our vast geography is known for its spectacular mountain ranges and picturesque valleys, providing a myriad of outdoor recreational opportunities. In addition, Elko is home to several well-known western museums and the world renown, National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, begun 35 years ago to honor and share the traditions of Western storytelling, nurturing the expressive culture of the American West.

GBC provides a "private college" experience with public college affordable access to postsecondary education in an environment that embraces and respects all cultures. It stands among the most innovative colleges in America, integrating many disciplines into single courses and programs, helping students to develop critical thinking and self-directed learning skills. Graduates of Great Basin College are fully prepared to enter their chosen careers with the knowledge and confidence to succeed in the global marketplace.

For more information visit GBC or the Area website.

To apply, visit https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/GBC-external/job/GBC---Elko-NV/Political-Science---Part-Time-Instructor_R0145167