Adjunct Instructor, Introduction to the College Experience

Palm Beach State College • Boca Raton, FL

11d

About The Position

The Adjunct Instructor teaches college students in accordance with educational theories and techniques. The role develops discipline-related curricula, assesses student learning, participates in program evaluation and college activities, and maintains college and department standards in support of the College’s mission and strategic plan. The work schedule varies according to the teaching assignment, and the position requires the ability to work a fluctuating schedule that may include evenings and weekends.

The instructor also contributes to administrative procedures and practices, course and program planning, faculty assignments, student support, curriculum reviews, and articulation activities. Adjunct positions are filled on an as-needed basis according to departmental and instructional needs. Standard hourly rates vary based on the assigned course level and educational credentials.

Requirements

• A master's degree in Education (any field), Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, Family and Marriage Therapy, or Social Work; alternatively, a master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in one of those fields.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications.
• Ability to utilize the Canvas Learning Management System and other instructional technologies.
• Ability to interact positively with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the public.
• Ability to work a fluctuating schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Attach official transcripts, college-stamped student copies, or non-web-based unofficial transcripts to the application; web-based student-system transcripts are not accepted.
• U.S. degrees must be conferred by an institution accredited by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
• Degrees earned outside the United States must be validated by a NACES-member organization, and an evaluation report must be attached before the application closing date.

Responsibilities

• Instruct college students in accordance with educational theories and techniques.
• Develop discipline-related curricula and assess student learning.
• Participate in program evaluation and college activities.
• Maintain college and department standards in support of the College's mission and strategic plan.
• Develop, maintain, interpret, and execute administrative procedures and practices, including manuals covering College policies, procedures, rules, and standards.
• Analyze class and program needs and determine and recommend whether courses should be retained or deleted.
• Develop and coordinate program and course schedules, faculty assignments, and test dates; maintain and adjust calendars as necessary.
• Assist students and participate in program curriculum, program and course reviews, and articulation activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level