Adjunct Instructor, Introduction to the College Experience

Palm Beach State College • Loxahatchee Groves, 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. Work schedules vary according to teaching assignment and may fluctuate to include evenings and weekends. Adjunct positions are filled on an as-needed basis according to departmental and instructional needs.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Education (any field), Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, Family and Marriage Therapy, or Social Work; or a master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in one of those fields.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications.
• Ability to use Canvas Learning Management System and other instructional technologies.
• Ability to interact positively with diverse populations and students, faculty, staff, and members of the public with varying education levels.
• Ability to work a fluctuating schedule that may include evenings and weekends.
• Applicants must attach an official transcript, a college-stamped student copy, or a non-web-based unofficial transcript; web-based student-system transcripts are not accepted.
• U.S. degrees must be from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
• Foreign degrees must be validated by an organization belonging to NACES, and an evaluation report must be attached before the application closing date.

Responsibilities

• 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 support program curriculum, program and course reviews, and articulation activities.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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