Adjunct Instructor, Introduction to the College Experience

Palm Beach State College • Belle Glade, FL

11d

About The Position

The Adjunct Instructor teaches college students in accordance with educational theories and techniques. The instructor 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 role may also involve developing, maintaining, interpreting, and carrying out administrative procedures and practices, including maintaining manuals on College policies, procedures, rules, and standards. The instructor analyzes class and program needs and recommends course retention or deletion; coordinates program and course schedules, faculty assignments, and test dates; maintains and adjusts calendars; and assists with students, curriculum, program and course reviews, and articulation activities.

The work schedule varies according to teaching assignment. The position requires the ability to work a fluctuating schedule that may include evenings and weekends. Adjunct positions are filled as needed according to departmental and instructional needs. Standard hourly rates vary based on assigned course level and educational credentials.

Requirements

• 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 people with varying education levels, including students, faculty, staff, and the public.
• Ability to work a fluctuating schedule that may include evenings and weekends.
• Submit an official transcript, college-stamped student copy, or non-web-based unofficial transcript with the application; web-based student-system transcripts are not accepted.

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 maintaining manuals regarding 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 needed.
• Assist with students, program curriculum, program and course reviews, and articulation activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time