Job Description

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Description

Reporting to the campus Dean of Academic Affairs the adjunct faculty member is an important part of our academic community. The primary role of this position is to provide college-level instruction and academic-related activities designed to encourage support and enable student success. Working closely with the campus Associate Dean of Academics and the Department Coordinator/Program Director adjuncts are issued a part-time temporary term-to-term assignment.

Essential Functions/Duties

• Teach courses in accordance with college and departmental policies and procedures as well as Basic Course Information sheets.
• Prepare and submit timely grade reports and other reports on student performance as may be scheduled or required.
• Organize class activities and assignments relating them to the overall learning outcomes of the course.
• Provide input and work with other faculty and staff to review produce and/or select course-related materials.

Typical Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Extensive knowledge of the subject area(s) in which the individual is responsible for instruction.
• Knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of effective communication and of effective instruction.
• Knowledge and understanding of the characteristics and challenges of community college students.
• Knowledge and understanding of principles of curriculum development.

Working Conditions/Additional Information

• This position is a part-time on-campus position located at either our Winter Haven campus Lakeland campus or at a center.
• Weekend and evening work may be required.
• Position may be required to work during college closures (such as winter/spring break and inclement weather closures).
• Reliable transportation is required for travel to campuses and centers.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Masters degree or higher in Mathematics or Statistics from a regionally accredited college or university.

or

• Masters degree or higher with at least 18 graduate credit hours in Mathematics or Statistics from a regionally accredited college or university.

Teaching experience is preferred.

Please note that Adjuncts are hired based on enrollment for the Fall and Spring semesters. Candidates will be contacted as positions become available.

Supplemental Information

Submissions that do not include all parts of the following required information will not be considered:

• an electronic job application
• current vita/resume
• unofficial transcripts

Important Information

• Upload unofficial transcripts when applying. If you need to request official transcripts please have them sent directly to Once opened or uploaded by you they become unofficial.
• If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS) please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
• Polk State College participates in E-Verify. Candidates must provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United States. Polk State College does not provide visa sponsorship.
• To request Veterans Preference please be sure to upload all necessary documents (DD-214 etc.) to your application.
• Polk State College is a drug-free workplace.
• Polk State College is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation is considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Employment visa sponsorship is unavailable for this position. Applicants requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future (e.g. F-1 STEM OPT H-1B TN J1 etc.) will not be considered.
• Reference checks successful completion of a background check and third-party Education Verification for all stated degrees will be required prior to employment.
• Polk State College does NOT provide relocation assistance for this position.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Polk State College does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability or age in its programs activities or employment. For information about the Colleges equal access and equal opportunity policies and procedures or to file a complaint please contact:

Title IX Coordinator

3425 Winter Lake Road

Lakeland FL 33803

863.669.2903

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