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Adjunct Lecturer in Political Science & International Relations

Employer
Florida International University
Location
Miami, FL
Closing date
Apr 28, 2024
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Position Type
Faculty / Professor / Lecturer
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Full-time
Employment Type
Permanent
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College / University
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  • Opening Date: 2023-11-01
  • Job Opening Id: 530835
  • College/Division: SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
  • Department: Politics and Intl Relations

Job Information

The Politics and International Relations department at Florida International University is seeking adjunct lecturers to prepare and deliver relevant instruction using a variety of teaching methods to undergraduate students obtaining a degree, certificate or minor in political science and/or international relations. Instruction may be face-to-face or on-line. The Department particularly needs instructors for classes in American Politics.

Under the direction of the Department's Associate Chair or assigned mentor:

Review course materials, catalog description, course objectives and learning outcomes, and syllabi prepared by full-time faculty;

Read and review Section V of the Faculty Handbook on "Teaching Policies and Resources" (http://academic.fiu.edu/docs/faculty_handbook.pdf);

Develop course syllabus and outline to conform with university standards, department expectations and university class meeting schedule;

Provide associate chair/mentor and department office manager with copy of course syllabus not later than three weeks before the beginning of the semester, if practicable;

Select appropriate textbooks, notify department staff of book selections, and timely place book orders with university bookstore;

Review any textbook or other course material changes with the associate chair/mentor and other full-time faculty teaching the course;

Revise and update course content as needed;

Facilitate class instruction, discussion sessions, presentations and other class activities;

Teach the assigned course in accordance with learning objectives and course outline;

Maintain records of enrollment, attendance (if appropriate), and grades;

If face-to-face instruction, hold class each day for the full time allotted by the university;

If on-line instruction, provide at least weekly Adobe Connect (or other university-approved technology) lectures with weekly assignments and timely feedback;

Meet with the associate chair/mentor to discuss all aspects of the course including student progress and curriculum development;

Evaluate student performance using a variety of measurement tools including, but not limited to: examinations that include subjective and objective questions, research and analytical papers, group projects or oral presentations;

Be available for student consultation through office hours or scheduled appointments (face-to-face or online), by phone or by email;

Provide students with prompt feedback on assignments and course completion using Blackboard or by returning graded materials to students;

Timely submit final grades into FIU Panthersoft system and Blackboard, if appropriate;

Properly administer student evaluations of instruction (face to face) and encourage students to submit course evaluations (on-line); and

Submit all grade rosters for all students, any retained coursework, and other course materials to the department manager at the end of the semester.

Please note that this pool is open for the 2023-2024 academic year and is reviewed based on departmental needs. Screening of applications will occur as positions become available and continue until positions are filled.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 530835 at careers.fiu.edu and attach their CV. This pool will remain open until October 31st, 2024.

Minimum Qualifications

Primary Instructor:
  • Master's Degree in Political Science, International Relations or equivalent.

Secondary Instructor, Course Assistant and Other Instructional:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, International Relations or equivalent.

Desired Qualifications
  • Ph.D. in political science or international relations; or
  • Ph.D. in field directly related to course content.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Criminal Background Check

How To Apply

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

In order to be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position, be in good performance standing, and have been continuously employed at the University for at least six months.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.
  • This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

How To Apply

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

In order to be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position, be in good performance standing, and have been continuously employed at the University for at least six months.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
  • This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Disclosures

Florida Statute 1010.35 - Screening Foreign Researchers

Pursuant to Florida law, any citizen of a foreign county who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of employment or training in China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, or Syria is subject to additional screening. Applicants meeting those criteria will be required to provide the following information in the application: every institution of higher education attended; all previous employment since the applicant's 18th birthday; list of all published material, current and pending research funding from any source, including details about the research, your role, funding source, and amount; list and description of any non-university professional activities; any affiliation with an institution or program in a foreign country; a complete copy of your passport; the most recently submitted DS-160 (Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application).

Clery Notice

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.

To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Pay Transparency

Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

About FIU

Florida International University is Miami's public research university, focused on student success. According to U.S. News and World Report, FIU has 42 top-50 rankings in the nation among public universities. FIU is a top U.S. research university (R1), with more than $200 million in annual expenditures. FIU ranks 15th in the nation among public universities for patent production, which drives innovation, and is one of the institutions that helps make Florida the top state for higher education. The Next Horizon fundraising campaign is furthering FIU's commitment to providing students Worlds Ahead opportunities. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers, and supports artistic and cultural engagement through its three museums: Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum, the Wolfsonian-FIU, and the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU. FIU is a member of Conference USA, with more than 400 student-athletes participating in 18 sports. The university has awarded more than 330,000 degrees to many leaders in South Florida and beyond. For more information about FIU, visit www.fiu.edu.

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