Professor, English (Lakeland)

Polk State College • Lakeland, FL

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the campus Academic Dean, the primary role of this full-time instructional position is to provide college-level instruction and instruction-related activities designed to encourage, support, and enable students' success. Working for Polk State College, you join a talented and dedicated academic community as they prepare tomorrow's leaders.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of the subject area(s) in which the individual is responsible for instruction.
• Knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of effective communication and effective instruction.
• Knowledge and understanding of the characteristics and challenges of community college students.
• Knowledge and understanding of principles of curriculum development.
• Master’s degree or higher in English, Literature, Applied Linguistics, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), or a related field from a regionally accredited college or university.
• OR Master’s degree or higher with at least 18 graduate credit hours in English, Literature, Applied Linguistics, TESOL, or a related field from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Must provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United States.
• Candidates must provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United States.
• Reference checks, successful completion of a background check, and third-party Education Verification for all stated degrees will be required prior to employment.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in accordance with published course descriptions, schedules, procedures, and course outlines.
• Work with the campus dean, associate dean, department chairs and other faculty and staff as appropriate to assess and modify course and program goals, objectives, methods, and content.
• Conduct on-going evaluation of student progress and maintain records of student course/class performance.
• Prepare and submit grade reports and other reports on student performance as may be scheduled or required.
• Conduct class evaluations and complete other college evaluations in accordance with college policy.
• Maintain a high level of expertise in the subjects taught.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Polk State College participates in E-Verify.
• Polk State College is a drug-free workplace.
• Polk State College is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

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