Faculty, English

Palm Beach State College • Lake Worth, TX

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About The Position

Palm Beach State College is hiring a 168-day, tenure-track English faculty member to instruct college students in accordance with educational theories and techniques. The faculty member develops discipline-related curricula, assesses student learning, participates in program evaluation and college activities, serves on committees, and maintains college and department standards in support of the College’s mission and strategic plan.

Faculty teach 45 points, maintain office hours, and participate in college business activities that may include committee and work-team service, meetings, and special projects. Teaching assignment hours vary, and the position may require a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, and work across multiple campuses. Palm Beach State tenure-track professors must successfully complete a five-year continuing contract earning process for continued employment.

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. The position is open until filled.

Requirements

• A master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in English, Literature, Creative Writing, or Linguistics.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, and at multiple campuses if needed.
• Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom and use the technology required for assigned courses.
• Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.
• Ability to demonstrate cultural competency when engaging and working with a diverse student and employee population.
• Degrees must be confirmed by an institution accredited by an institutional accrediting organization recognized by the College.
• Degrees earned outside the United States must be validated by an organization belonging to NACES, with an evaluation report attached before the application closing date.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching and occupational experience recognized.

Responsibilities

• Instruct college students in accordance with educational theories and techniques.
• Develop discipline-related curricula.
• Assess student learning.
• Participate in program evaluation and college activities.
• Serve on committees and work teams, attend meetings, and contribute to special projects.
• Maintain office hours and fulfill college business hours.
• Maintain college and department standards in support of the College’s mission and strategic plan.

Benefits

• Tuition fee waiver at PBSC, tuition reimbursement, degree recognition award, and educational leave.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, as well as parental leave.
• Vacation, sick leave, holidays, and spring and winter breaks offering additional paid time off.
• Potential remote or hybrid opportunities.
• Wellness programs and apps related to stress management, nutrition, and meditation.
• Leadership programs and professional learning workshops.
• State retirement plan options and voluntary 403(b) and 457 plans.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness institution.

What This Job Offers

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