Adjunct Faculty – Political Science

Additional Information

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• Requisition ID: EDU09T0
• Number of Openings: 3
• Advertised Salary: Lump Sum
• Shift: Day Job
• Posting End Date: Nov 11, 2025

This job is a part-time, non-benefited, FLSA-exempt position in the General Education Division that reports to the Program Director of History / Political Science. This position will report to the Lawrenceville campus.

Salary: Targeted salary is paid in a lump sum based on contact hours taught.

Minimum Qualifications (Job Code 10317):

"Doctorate or Master's degree in discipline (Political Science) OR

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in discipline (Political Science)"

Preferred Qualifications:

In addition to the minimum qualifications, Postsecondary teaching experience.

Job Description Summary:

Prepares and delivers instruction in a classroom environment. The adjunct faculty position requires availability to teach on-campus classes as scheduled. Prepares lesson plans for classroom instruction for general core courses. Evaluates students' progress in attaining goals and objectives. Consistent communication with students regularly. Administers Learning Management System (Blackboard Ultra) and any 3rd party software platforms as required. Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports. Displays a high level of effort and commitment to performing work; operates effectively within the organizational structure; demonstrates trustworthiness and responsible behavior. Accepts direction and feedback from supervisor and follows through appropriately. Assists with recruitment retention and job placement efforts. Candidates must be able to provide in-person instruction at our Lawrenceville and/or Alpharetta locations on assigned days and times.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Percentage of Time:

Prepares and delivers instruction in classroom or online environment

20%

Evaluates students' progress in attaining goals and objectives.

15%

Consistent communication with students on a regular basis.

15%

Administers Learning Management System (Blackboard Ultra) and any 3rd party software platforms as required.

15%

Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports.

10%

Displays a high level of effort and commitment to performing work; operates effectively within the organizational structure; demonstrates trustworthiness and responsible behavior.

10%

Accepts direction and feedback from supervisor and follows through appropriately.

5%

Assists with recruitment retention and job placement efforts.

5%

Performs other duties as assigned in the fulfillment of the needs, philosophy, and purpose of Gwinnett Technical College.

5%

Physical Demands:

Frequency

(N)Never, (O)Occasionally or (C)Constantly

Requires operation, access, or control of financial resources.

N

Requires having a P-Card.

N

Driving is a responsibility of this position.

N

This position will have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care.

C

This position will have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications).

N

This position is a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods with or without reasonable accommodation.

N

This position requires moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another with or without reasonable accommodation.

N

This position requires the ability to adjust or move objects up to 15 pounds in all directions with or without reasonable accommodation.

N

This position requires the ability to repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers with or without reasonable accommodation.

N

This position requires the ability to operate machinery and/or power tools with or without reasonable accommodation.

N

Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment with or without reasonable accommodation.

N

Noisy environments.

N

Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

N

Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

N

Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more with or without reasonable accommodation.

N

Work in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.

N

Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.

N

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Gwinnett Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution's ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success. The following person has been designated to manage inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Lisa Richardson, Title IX, and Section 504 Coordinator, 5150 Sugarloaf Parkway, Building 100/A, Room 515, Lawrenceville, GA 30043, , .

Minimum qualifications for this position will be determined by the teaching discipline and compliance with appropriate accrediting bodies. Faculty must be credentialed to satisfy all appropriate accrediting bodies for the course assigned.