Classification Title
Working Title Adjunct Instructors – Political Science
Position Type Adjunct
Division Academic Affairs
Department School of Public Affairs
Unit Political Science
Location SCSU Main Campus, 720 Fourth Avenue South, St. Cloud MN 56301, Minnesota
FLSA Exempt
Full/Part Time Part Time
FTE
Employment Condition Adjunct
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Posting Details
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School of Public Affairs
Department of Political Science
- Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization (IFO) which can be found here.
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Salary Maximum
Salary Type Per Credit
Bargaining Unit/Plan 209, IFO
Job Description
St. Cloud State University is seeking applications for potential part-time Adjunct Instructors who qualify to teach in the School of Public Affairs – Department of Political Science.
Department of Political Science seeks to create a pool of talented college level instructors across the major sub-fields of: Political Theory, American Government and Politics, Public Administration, Comparative Government, and International Relations.
Required Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Political Science or closely related field
Master’s in Public Administration or related field applicable to particular courses will be acceptable for Public Administration courses/positions
Law Degree for Public Law courses/positions
Demonstrate qualifications to teach specific courses included in a particular adjunct opening by some combination of Graduate level coursework, College/University level teaching experience, and/or research
Demonstrate potential proficiency in oral and written communication with College level students
Evidence of the ability to teach and work with persons from diverse backgrounds
Preferred Qualifications
ABD or Ph.D. in Political Science or closely related field
Previous College/University level teaching experience
Other Requirements
About
Founded in 1869, St. Cloud State is an award-winning regional public university and proud member of the Minnesota State Universities & Colleges system. The 100-acre campus is about an hour northwest of Minneapolis and St. Paul, along the oak-crowned west bank of the Mississippi River. St. Cloud State students prepare for life, work and citizenship by exploring the world around them and making it better. St. Cloud State employees value active and applied learning, community engagement, sustainability, and global and cultural understanding. These commitments complement more than 200 majors, minors and pre-professional programs, 60 graduate programs and 250 student clubs and organizations. St. Cloud State began as a normal school in 1869 and became St. Cloud State Teachers College in 1921. Bachelor’s degrees were first offered in 1925. Master’s degrees debuted in 1957. In 1975, the institution became St. Cloud State University. In recent years, the University added applied doctoral programs in Higher Education Administration and Educational Administration and Leadership. A diverse mix of students from Midwestern towns and U.S. metropolitan areas are learning alongside more than 1,000 international students from about 80 nations.
Additional information on St. Cloud State University can be found at: http://www.stcloudstate.edu
Why Work For Us
Help people achieve their educational dreams. We are looking for diverse people with passion, who are engaged, serious in the work of helping those who strive and desire a college education to achieve their goals.
Benefits Info
Posting Number F060P
Number of Vacancies
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Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date 08/01/2019
Close Date 10/31/2022
Open Until Filled Yes
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
St. Cloud State University is committed to excellence and actively supports cultural diversity. To promote this endeavor, we invite individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply, including minorities, women, LGBT, persons with disabilities and veterans. St. Cloud State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regards to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or status as a U.S. veteran. The Title IX coordinator at St. Cloud State University is Ellyn Bartges. For additional information, contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Access, (320) 308-5123, Admin. Services Bldg. Rm 102.
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