Adjunct Faculty - Political Science

Daemen University is a dynamic, independent, liberal arts institution committed to excellence in student centered learning. The University places special emphasis on preparing students for excellence in professional life, civic engagement, and on instilling and understanding that learning is an exciting lifelong journey. Students are encouraged to be creative, innovative, ethically minded leaders for an ever-changing, diverse, and interconnected world.The Mission of Daemen University is to prepare students for life and leadership in an increasingly diverse and complex world through the integration of education and professional preparation. Daemen University is going beyond instrumental needs to foster the development of individuals who are dedicated to the health and well-being of local and global communities.Purpose of RoleThe History and Political Science Department at Daemen University is seeking a qualified adjunct instructor for an upper division, writing instructive course in American politics. The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching PSC 347 (American Political Institutions), with oversight by the Chair of the History and Political Science Department to ensure compliance with departmental, curricular, and institutional requirements. The course focuses on the main political institutions within the American context. This includes the Constitution, Congress and legislative politics, the presidency, the judiciary, political parties, and the electoral system. The course will be offered in an online, asynchronous modality. Required Qualifications: Master's degree in Political Science or a closely related field A clear understanding of the American Political system - especially the institutions surrounding legislative, executive, judicial, and electoral powers Preferred Qualifications: Experience teaching undergraduate students strongly preferred Experience evaluating the written work of undergraduate students in an upper-division liberal arts course strongly preferred.PSC 347 American Political Institutions



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Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Modality, Political Science, Politics, Training/Teaching



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