Adjunct Assistant Professor, English for Academic Purposes (HCL)

Santa Fe College Employees•Gainesville, FL

About The Position

The Department of Humanities, Communications, and Languages at Santa Fe College provides instruction in nine disciplines and contributes to the college’s General Education curriculum. Under general supervision, the Adjunct Assistant Professor develops, prepares, and teaches English for Academic Purposes (EAP) coursework. The position is based primarily at the Northwest Campus but may be assigned to any of the college’s six locations in Alachua and Bradford counties. The instructor must be flexible to teach during the day, evening, or online, including through other distance-learning formats. The role supports student success through high-quality instruction, curriculum development, assessment, student feedback, accurate records, and service to the college. It also requires collaboration with department leadership, faculty, peers, and students; compliance with college policies and applicable laws; and careful handling of confidential records and sensitive information. Applications are accepted continuously for multiple positions and reviewed as needed. Applicants must submit an online SF application, letter of intent, current resume or curriculum vitae, and unofficial academic transcripts if applicable. Official transcripts are required before an offer of employment. A criminal background check will be conducted.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in English, Reading, Language Arts, Linguistics, Special Education, Foreign Language, TESOL, or a related discipline.
Ability to work successfully in a multicultural environment.
Flexibility and a positive, proactive approach to change in a rapid-growth environment.
Analytical aptitude and problem-solving ability, including collecting and interpreting data, identifying issues, drawing conclusions, developing recommendations, and evaluating results.
Professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful communication skills.
Critical-thinking and judgment skills to make timely, well-reasoned decisions.
Ability to respond promptly and courteously to students’ and faculty members’ questions, including patience and persistence when helping students with little or no 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 or ahead of established time frames.
Ability to identify issues, determine causes, develop solutions, and follow through on implementing resolutions.
Ability to provide interactive service, build relationships, and address identified needs.
Ability to set and exceed established targets.
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or relevant position software programs.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to organize, coordinate, manage, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
Flexibility to teach during the day, evening, or online, including through other distance-learning formats.
A criminal background check is required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a qualifying field.
Prior teaching experience within a community college setting.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and deliver instruction in didactic, laboratory, and/or classroom settings to promote student success in a community college setting.
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 that cultivates mastery of course content.
Use technological literacy and innovation in instructional delivery.
Work collaboratively as part of a cohesive 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 frequent, timely assessment and clear feedback about students’ academic performance.
Document student progress and maintain records, including attendance, grading, and student learning outcomes.
Develop methods to fairly and accurately assess student 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 standard operations and established departmental procedures, including collegewide ERP and related system processes.
Serve the college through participation in events, committees, and other college activities.
Comply with published College Rules, procedures, guidelines, and laws and regulations governing public employees, including requirements relating 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.