Adjunct Assistant Professor, History (Social and Behavioral Sciences)

Santa Fe College Employees•Gainesville, FL

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Adjunct Assistant Professor develops, prepares, and teaches History coursework, including U.S. History, Western Civilization, and World History. The role supports student learning in a community college setting and requires flexibility to teach during the day, evening, online, or through other distance-learning formats. The instructor contributes to curriculum development, assesses student progress, maintains academic records, and supports the college and departmental missions through quality instruction and service.

Requirements

A master's degree, or a master's degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in history.
Ability to work successfully in a multicultural environment.
Flexibility and supportiveness in adapting to change in a rapid-growth environment.
Analytical aptitude and problem-solving skills, including the ability to analyze information and situations, interpret data, establish facts, identify issues, draw conclusions, develop recommendations, select courses of action, and evaluate outcomes.
Ability to communicate professionally, diplomatically, empathetically, and tactfully.
Critical-thinking and judgment skills to make timely, well-reasoned decisions.
Customer-service ability, including responding promptly and courteously to students and faculty and assisting students with limited computer skills.
Integrity, professionalism, civility, and high ethical standards.
Organization and time-management skills to plan and complete tasks within or ahead of established time frames.
Ability to identify issues, determine causes, develop solutions, and follow through with resolutions.
Relationship-management skills and ability to provide interactive service and address others’ needs.
Results orientation and ability to set and exceed established targets.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or relevant position software.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to organize, coordinate, manage, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
A criminal background check will be conducted.

Nice To Haves

Relevant teaching experience within a community college setting.

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, and delivers instruction in didactic, laboratory, and/or classroom settings to promote student success.
Supports the college and departmental missions through quality instruction, curriculum enhancement, and timely service.
Collaborates with the Chair, faculty, and peers to evaluate, revise, and develop curriculum that cultivates mastery of course content.
Demonstrates technological literacy and innovation in delivering instruction.
Works collaboratively as part of a cohesive academic team.
Assists with implementing college policies, objectives, and functions in accordance with the college's philosophy, mission, strategic initiatives, and procedures.
Participates in departmental meetings and collegewide committees as needed.
Provides students with frequent, timely assessment and clear feedback about academic performance.
Documents student progress and maintains records, including attendance, grading, and student learning outcomes.
Develops methods to assess fairly and accurately students’ progress toward stated learning outcomes and objectives.
Maintains appropriate office hours proportionate to the instructional assignment.
Protects the privacy and security of student records and other sensitive information in accordance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
Complies with College Rules, procedures, guidelines, and laws governing public employees, including requirements related to document retention and destruction, FERPA, and confidentiality.
Provides courteous, informed, accessible, and professional service.
Performs other duties as assigned.