The Department of Political Science and International Studies at Iona College is looking for an adjunct instructor to teach one section of an introductory American Government course for the upcoming Spring semester, beginning February 1st. The candidate should have an advanced degree in Political Science, expertise in American government, and experience teaching at the college level. Doctoral students who meet these qualifications or equivalent are very welcome to apply.

Please direct any questions to the department chair, Dr. Joshua K. Leon, at jleon@iona.edu.

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Required Skills Required Experience

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, implement, and document year round education programs, activities, and events as directed that adhere to the Common Core State Standards, 21st Century Skills, BGCB Ed Standards, and BGCB Education practices
• Monitor and coordinate an academic incentive system for the school age education department
• Monitor and support members who are involved in targeted programs who are at risk of failing a grade or dropping out of school
• Responsible for all aspects of the school age education program including, but not limited to, program planning and implementation, supervising school age education staff, maintaining program budget, implementing Agency policies and practices and securing additional program resources when appropriate.
• Manage and oversee Club level School Age Education Department goals, which adhere to BGCB academic program activity standards as determined each year by Club leadership, Club Education Team, BGCB Education Team, and Director of Academic Success.
• Supervision and discipline of club members participating in programs and services within the program area as well as throughout the clubhouse as appropriate.
• Act as an advisor and/or mentor to teens ages 15 to 18. Will work 1 to 1 with a cohort of 3 to 5 teens. Will meet with advisee/mentee 3-4 times a month. Will support advisee/mentee in LATC component areas. Complete all necessary evaluation, orientation, training, and documentation necessary for the program.
• Develop, implement, and participate in collaborative programs and events with BGCB Education staff, Program Partners as appropriate. Act as key liaison, and is responsible for curating the relationship for program partners as well as volunteers.
• Actively participate in BGCB Formula for Impact: Academic Success Initiatives. Which include collaborative team projects and program support from the Director of Academic Success. As well as participate in on – going professional development (trainings, 1 to 1 coaching sessions, observations, and supervision) from the Director of Academic Success.
• Maintain a high level of professional communication both internally and externally
• Maintain knowledge or trends in education – specific programming, career exploration, professional development, and curriculum design.
• Orient, train and supervise school age education department staff including work-study students, junior staff, and volunteers. Provide annual performance evaluations for applicable staff in a timely manner.
• Maintain a safe, clean program area(s), effective, and academically enriching environment.
• Travel between sites and to activities as needed
• Other related duties as assigned.

GENERAL BGCB EXPECTATIONS:

• Evaluation - Assessing our impact is critical to our work.  All staff is expected to participate in various evaluation efforts throughout each program year, including the annual member survey.
• Healthy Behavior Modeling – Teaching youth/teens the importance of living an active, healthy lifestyle is a BGCB priority. As a result, all staff is expected to model healthy behavior while working with our members.
• Inclusive Environment – BGCB values creating child-friendly environments, where youth/teens of all abilities can be successful and participate.  BGCB expects employees to embrace its focus on inclusion of all members, regardless of disability or developmental challenge.
• Continuous Learning – Building the capacity of staff is central to BGCB.  The organization encourages and requires that all staff participates in annual professional development opportunities that continue to cultivate their skills in the youth development field.
• Safe Spaces – Every staff member shares the responsibility for ensuring BGCB is, and remains, an environment free of sexual, physical, or emotional abuse