Title: Political Science Adjunct Instructor, 4 positions

State Role Title: Instructor

Hiring Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Norfolk State University

Location: Norfolk State University

Agency Website: https://www.nsu.edu/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Adjunct instructors are responsible to teach one or more undergraduate courses in American Government with emphasis on Civic Engagement, develop syllabi, assignments, and assessments consistent with departmental learning outcomes, maintain effective student engagement in both classroom and online settings (if applicable), provide timely feedback and academic support to students, collaborate with department faculty to enhance curriculum and civic education initiatives, and up hold the university's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and community engagement.

Minimum Qualifications

l. Master’s degree in political science, public administration, or a closely related discipline (Ph.D. preferred).
2. Demonstrated expertise in American Government, secondary interest in civic engagement, political behavior, or public affairs.

Additional Considerations

1. Evidence of successful teaching at the college or university level.
2. Ability to work with community stakeholders (e.g., advocacy groups, elected and government officials, non-profits, businesses, schools, and NGOs) to promote civic engagement

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Candidates should submit:
1. State of Virginia application.
2. Current Curriculum Vitae.
3. Philosophy of Teaching.
4. Transcripts of highest degree conferred (unofficial transcripts are accepted; however, official transcripts are required of finalists).
5. Three letters of reference.

Some requirements must be saved into one file and attached as other to the state application.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 757-823-8160

Email: Email material not accepted.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.