Adjunct Assistant Professor, Plumbing Apprenticeship Program (CTP)

Santa Fe College Employees•Gainesville, FL

About The Position

The Adjunct Assistant Professor will develop, prepare, and teach technical coursework related to the Plumbing Apprenticeship Program under general supervision. Instruction may take place in didactic, laboratory, or classroom settings and may be delivered during the day, evening, online, or through other distance-learning formats. The role supports student success and the college’s teaching and learning mission through quality instruction, curriculum development, assessment, and timely service. The instructor collaborates with the department Chair, faculty, and peers to evaluate and improve curriculum; uses technology in instruction; maintains student progress and course records; and participates in departmental and college activities. The role also requires compliance with college policies and applicable laws, including requirements concerning record retention, FERPA, and confidentiality. The posting is open continuously, with applications reviewed as needed.

Requirements

Successful completion of a Registered Apprenticeship Program, four years of experience in the field, and a recommendation from the program sponsor; or demonstrated competencies in a comprehensive variety of Plumbing, Carpentry, Electrical, or HVAC techniques, at least six years of work experience in the qualifying field, and a recommendation from the program sponsor.
Ability to work successfully in a multicultural environment.
Adaptability and flexibility in a changing, rapidly growing environment.
Analytical aptitude and problem-solving ability, including collecting and interpreting data, identifying issues, drawing conclusions, developing recommendations, selecting courses of action, and evaluating outcomes.
Ability to communicate professionally, diplomatically, empathetically, and tactfully.
Critical thinking and sound judgment in making 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 a high degree of ethics in job-related actions.
Organization and time-management skills to plan and complete tasks within established time frames.
Problem-solving skills, including identifying issues, determining causes, developing solutions, and implementing resolutions.
Relationship-management and interactive-service skills.
Ability to set and exceed established targets.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or relevant position software programs.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to organize, coordinate, manage, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
Successful completion of a criminal background check.
Submit a completed online SF application, letter of intent, up-to-date resume or curriculum vitae, and unofficial academic transcripts if applicable; official transcripts are required before an offer of employment.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and deliver instruction in didactic, laboratory, and/or classroom settings to promote student success.
Support the college and departmental missions through quality instruction, curriculum enhancement, and timely service.
Collaborate with the Chair, faculty, and peers to evaluate, revise, and develop curriculum.
Use technological literacy and innovation in the delivery of instruction.
Work collaboratively as part of an academic team.
Assist with implementing college policies, objectives, and functions in accordance with the college’s philosophy, mission, strategic initiatives, and procedures.
Participate in departmental meetings and collegewide committees as needed.
Provide students with frequent, timely assessment and clear feedback about academic performance.
Document student progress and maintain records, including attendance, grading, and student learning outcomes.
Develop methods to assess fairly and accurately students’ progress toward stated learning outcomes and objectives.
Maintain appropriate office hours proportionate to the instructional assignment.
Keep records of operating procedures and, as needed, share position-specific knowledge and provide guidance on collegewide ERP and related system processes and established departmental procedures.
Serve the college through participation in events, committees, and other college activities.
Comply with published college rules, procedures, guidelines, and applicable laws and regulations, including those related to document retention and destruction, FERPA, and confidentiality.
Protect the privacy, security, and confidentiality of records and other sensitive information in accordance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
Provide courteous, informed, accessible, and professional service.
Perform other duties as assigned.