Job Description

Posting Number:

Faculty_0401795

Classification Title:

Faculty 9 Month

Working Title:

Professor of Political Science

Datatel Position ID:

SOSC4PROPOSC0C

Annual Hours:

09 Month

Placement Range:

$49,801.93 - $56,649.69

Position Type:

Regular

General Description:

The Professor of Political Science at Oklahoma City Community College has the primary responsibility for supporting student learning by providing quality instruction. Quality instruction includes clear course objectives, prepared and relevant class activities, effective and understandable presentations of learning materials, fair and understandable grading practices, timely responses to students and the creation of a positive classroom atmosphere.

Secondary responsibilities include supporting the integrity of the curricula, participating in the assessment of student learning outcomes for the program, participating in the assessment of general education outcomes for the college, developing a plan for professional development, participating on college committees, working as a team member to support the department, encouraging student success and promoting the mission of the Department of Political Science, Division of Social Sciences, and Oklahoma City Community College. Reports To:

Department Chair of Political Science / Dean of Social Sciences

What position(s) reports to this position?:

None

Minimum Education/Experience:

Masters degree in Political Science, to include 18 graduate level credit hours in the primary course of study.

Prior higher education teaching experience Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of or willingness to learn computer programs used in the department and on campus (such Moodle and Microsoft Office);

Flexible teaching style to accommodate diverse learning styles and teaching modalities (including online and face-to-face);

Committed to helping students achieve their goals to be successful and attain a college education;

Ability to interact in an effective and encouraging manner with students individually and in groups;
Able to work independently and coordinate work with colleagues and peers;

Ability to work well as a team member in an instructional unit;

Ability to communicate and articulate concepts in an organized manner both verbally and in writing;

Be organized and attentive to detail.

Ability and interest in teaching concurrent classes at area high schools.

Demonstrated positive human relations and communications skills;

Agreeable to meet stated expectations such as being available during office hours and providing means of communication with supervisor(s) and/or the department or division office Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

1. GENERAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Light work: The person in this position may occasionally exert up to 20 pounds of force to grasp, lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

2. PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
This position requires the person to frequently move about the OCCC campuses.
This position requires the person to frequently communicate with and listen to administration, faculty, staff, students, vendors and others to perform the essential functions of the position. Must be able to exchange accurate information in various situations.
This position frequently requires the person to operate a computer, other office equipment and mobile devices to perform the essential functions of the position.
This position requires the person to frequently operate equipment that involves repetitive motions of hands and wrists.

3. VISUAL ACUITY:
This position requires the person to judge, observe and assess the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of work assigned, or to make general observations.

4. WORKING CONDITIONS:
This positions essential functions are performed indoors.
This position requires the person to communicate above ambient noise levels and exchange accurate information in various situations. Preferred Qualifications:

Graduate coursework in Public Administration

Required Training:

Quarterly compliance training as assigned by institution

Work Hours:

This is a full-time position. Teaching schedules can include online, days, nights, concurrent classes at local high schools, and/or classes on week-ends; work includes: maintaining office hours, attending regularly scheduled meetings, and being available for additional meetings. Occasional required events (i.e. Commencement) on weekends.

Department:

Division of Social Sci.

Job Open Date:

06/10/2025

Open Until Filled:

No

HR Contact:

Beth Holmes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants are to thoroughly complete the online application and attach the following required documents: cover letter, resume, and copy of transcript that confers highest degree and shows the 18 graduate level coursework completion in required field.

Candidates who do not attach all the required documents (cover letter, resume, and transcript) will not be considered for the position.

Applicants needing assistance with the application are encouraged to call Human Resources at 405.682.7542, 8am-5pm Monday through Friday and Monday through Thursday; 7:30am 6:00pm May 27th through August 1st. Job Duties (Position Specific):

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Job Duties (Duties Assignment Statement):

A faculty member is primarily responsible for supporting student learning by providing quality instruction in courses that the faculty member and the chair/dean agree will be taught.Quality instruction includes clear course objectives, effective course management practices, prepared and relevant class activities, effective and understandable presentations of learning materials, substantive instruction and interaction with students, fair and understandable grading practices (credit classes only), timely responses to students, and a positive atmosphere in the classroom.
OCCC utilizes a master course outline for our classes that includes objectives, homework, instructor discretionary assignments, and exams which faculty are expected to follow.
In addition to the primary responsibility for supporting student learning, a faculty member is expected to:

Be available to students by maintaining posted office hours and flexibility in meeting students online and in-person as needed.

Maintain a flexible schedule to meet program and department needs.

Be able to integrate into and work well as a team member in an instructional environment.
Participate in the assessment of student learning outcomes for the program and department.
Participate in the assessment of general education outcomes for the college.
Manage program and course curricula by helping select textbooks, evaluating learning materials, and writing course syllabi.
Design, revise, and manage master courses.
Contribute to developing, implementing, and evaluating approved academic programs and developing new academic programs to meet community needs.
Fulfill course, program, and department goals and objectives.
Respond in a timely fashion to information requests from program, division, and college administrators.
Attend department, division, committee, and college meetings.
Acquire new knowledge and skills as appropriate for the academic discipline.
Maintain license or professional certification specific to program requirements.
Develop and implement a professional development plan.
Participate in on-campus staff development opportunities.
Participate in mutually agreed upon committees.
Satisfy objectives for mutually agreed upon assignments.
Participate in faculty-related activities that attract and retain students.
Support the vision, mission, goals, and priorities of the Political Science Department, Division of Social Sciences, and College Job Duties (Safety / Policy & Procedures):

Abide by the policies and procedures published in the Board of Regents Policies and College Policies & Procedures.

Contribute to a safe educational & working environment.

Adhere to established safety and health procedures and practices for the purpose of providing injury and illness prevention for self and others.

Complete quarterly health and safety training pursuant to OCCCs established safety and health procedures and practices.

Participate in all applicable OCCC emergency, evacuation, shelter in place drills, and be prepared to take action and assist others in taking appropriate action should a health or safety emergency occur. Oklahoma City Community College

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Flexible hours, Night shift, Weekend work, Monday to Friday, Monday to Thursday,

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