Adjunct Instructor, Introduction to the College Experience

Palm Beach State College • Palm Beach Gardens, FL

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About The Position

Palm Beach State College is seeking an Adjunct Instructor to teach Introduction to the College Experience. The instructor teaches college students using educational theories and techniques; 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 also involves developing, maintaining, interpreting, and executing administrative procedures and practices, including manuals concerning College policies, procedures, rules, and standards. The instructor analyzes class and program needs, recommends course retention or deletion, coordinates program and course schedules, faculty assignments, and test dates, and maintains and adjusts calendars as needed. The instructor assists students and supports curriculum, program and course reviews, and articulation activities.

This is an open continuous applicant pool. Adjunct positions are filled on an as-needed basis according to departmental and instructional needs. Work schedules vary by teaching assignment and may fluctuate to include evenings and weekends. Standard hourly rates vary based on the assigned course level and educational credentials.

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 the 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 official transcripts, 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.
• 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 about College policies, procedures, rules, and standards.
• Analyze class and program needs and determine and recommend course retention or deletion.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time