St. Petersburg College

Position Description


 

POSITION TITLE: Instructor in Charge Public Policy and Administration


DEPARTMENT: Baccalaureate Programs and University Partnerships  SITE: SEMINOLE
 

SALARY SCHEDULE: Instructional GRADE: N/A


BASIC FUNCTION:
 

Primary functions include assisting the College in developing and maintaining a quality program of instruction, providing service to the College and teaching and facilitating student learning.  Secondary functions include assisting the Dean at the campus level, plans and direct a specific department, discipline, and/or program.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

·         Teaches undergraduate level courses in the public policy and administration major

·         Promotes academic excellence in teaching, learning, and scholarship 

·         Provide counseling to students for advising, registration and curriculum support

·         Fosters students motivation, learning and achievement

·         Designs, analyzes, and improves the curriculum including online coursework according to state and national standards

·         Assists Dean and campus Provost with management of campus equipment/materials, curriculum and resources.

·         Assists the Dean in administering the attendance management system which includes analysis of the PeopleSoft attendance reports for compliance with the college attendance and withdrawal policy for students.

·         Assists the Dean regarding budget matters for the specific campus.

·         Interviews, recommends mentors and evaluates adjunct instructors within the specific department, discipline, and/or program(s). in accordance with college rules, policies and procedures

·         Evaluates the public policy and administration curriculum and compares it to state and national standards

·         Serves the college through any of the following: (a) committee membership, (b) curriculum development, (c) development of innovative instruction, (d) sponsorship of student organizations, (e) representation of the college in professionally related community activities, and (f) special projects.

·         Maintains appropriate professional liaisons with local, state and national governmental and professional agencies

·         Works flexible days/evening hours with willingness to travel to surrounding counties/campuses

·         Maintains campus departmental office.

·         Performs related duties required for the administration and management of the academic program(s) as required or assigned by Dean, VP and/or President (includes functions which may vary from one program to another such as internal and/or external committees, seminars, accreditation etc. other functions determined necessary for successful management of the program).

·         Participates in grant writing and acquisition of external funding

 

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:


Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline/subject area required. Doctorate in public policy and/or administration or related field strongly preferred.   Consideration will be given to PhD candidate that has an approved proposal and is expecting to complete his/her PhD within one year

 

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:


Experience in college/university teaching. Familiarity and experience with collaborative, inclusionary programs is expected.  Some experience in curriculum development or in a related area, preferred.

 

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
 

Demonstrated excellence in college-level teaching as well as in oral and written communications.  Computer skills that include readiness for instruction in online or blended formats.

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