Polk State College is located in beautiful Central Florida between the metropolitan areas of Tampa and Orlando. It boasts a relaxed lifestyle with affordable housing. Polk County is noted to be one of most affordable place to live in the United States by the National Home Builders Association. With campuses in Lakeland and Winter Haven and centers in Lake Wales and Lakeland, Polk State College serves over 10,000 credit and 11,000 non-credit students. We seek diverse faculty and staff with a student-centered focus to support our service excellence mission and our world class vision. Employees at Polk State College enjoy excellent employee benefits, a unique workplace environment, and the opportunity to contribute to the services and traditions that make Polk State great. For additional information on the opportunity, please refer to the Job Description and Salary Schedule, located under "Employment Related Documents" on our "Careers" page.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:
At Polk State College, our amazing faculty and staff create an inspiring workplace. This professional, full time, tenure track faculty position plays a key role in our college and student success. In addition to excellent academic programs, we offer a collaborative, creative and culturally diverse work environment. If you want to be supported in your professional growth and to be recognized for your contributions, then come work for Polk State!
SOAR, EAGLES!
ABOUT THE POSITION:
Reporting to the campus Academic Dean, the primary role of this full time instructional position is to provide college level instruction and instruction-related activities designed to encourage, support and enable students' success. Working for Polk State College, you join a talented and dedicated academic community as they prepare tomorrow's leaders.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES:
- Teach courses in accordance with published course descriptions, schedules, procedures and course outlines.
- Work with the campus dean, associate dean, department coordinators and other faculty and staff as appropriate to assess and modify course and program goals, objectives, methods and content.
- Conduct on-going evaluation of student progress and maintain records of student course/class performance.
- Prepare and submit grade reports and other reports on student performance as may be scheduled or required.
- Conduct class evaluations and complete other college evaluations in accordance with college policy.
- Maintain a high level of expertise in the subjects taught.
The compensation for this position is based upon the degree level held (pay level) and years of experience in the specific discipline (step). Please review the Polk State College Salary Schedule to ensure our pay ranges are within your compensation expectations.
Required SkillsA. Demonstrated extensive knowledge of the subject
area(s) in which the individual is responsible for instruction.
B. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the
fundamentals of effective communication and of effective instruction.
C. Knowledge and understanding of the characteristics
of community college students.
D. Knowledge and understanding of principles of curriculum development.
E.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing, and orally with a variety of audiences in a variety of settings.
F. Ability
to make professional judgments within defined parameters of policy and professional standards.
Required Education:
A minimum of a Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution with at least eighteen (18) graduate hours in the discipline to be taught.
Preferred Education:
A Doctorate in the field to be taught is preferred.
Experience RequiredA minimum of two years college teaching experience is preferred. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience in community or state college teaching and assessment. Familiarity with distance education delivery methods is desirable.
We offer an excellent employer-paid benefits package including the following: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-Term Disability, Vacation, Holiday and Sick Leaves, Retirement (if eligible) and college fee waivers.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
- Reference checks and Level II background checks (fingerprinting) will be required prior to employment.
- A completed online application consists of: an electronic job application, cover letter, current vita/resume, unofficial transcripts, and a statement of teaching philosophy not to exceed one double-spaced typed page. Submissions that do not include all required information will not be considered.
- TRANSCRIPTS: Please redact any of the following items which appear on the transcript before you submit it: Social security number, birth date, age, gender, and date of high school graduation. Foreign transcripts must include an official transcript evaluation which interprets equivalency to U.S. graduate credits.
- Note : Relocation assistance is NOT provided for this position
- This position will close at 11:00 P.M. on February 4, 2013 .
Polk State College is an equal access/equal opportunity employer, committed to excellence through diversity in education and employment. Polk State College is a drug-free workplace and participates in E-Verify.
Source: http://www.higheredjobs.com/details.cfm?JobCode=175699480
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