Polk State College
Adjunct Faculty-Music, Jazz Band
Polk State College, Winter Haven, Florida, United States, 33881
Job Description
Job Description:
Reporting to the campus Dean of Academic Affairs, the adjunct faculty member is an important part of our academic community. The primary role of this position is to provide college-level instruction and academic-related activities designed to encourage, support, and enable student success. Working closely with the campus Associate Dean of Academics and the Department Coordinator/Program Director, adjuncts are issued a part-time, temporary term-to-term assignment.
Required Skills
Essential Functions/Duties
Teach courses in accordance with college and departmental policies and procedures, as well as Basic Course Information sheets.
Prepare and submit timely grade reports and other reports on student performance as may be scheduled or required.
Organize class activities and assignments, relating them to the overall learning outcomes of the course.
Provide input and work with other faculty and staff to review, produce and/or select course-related materials.
Required Skills
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 of effective instruction.
Knowledge and understanding of the characteristics and challenges of community college students.
Knowledge and understanding of principles of curriculum development.
Salary and Benefits Information
Adjuncts are paid at a rate of $40.37 /hr.
Required Education
A minimum of a Master's degree with a major in Music from a regionally accredited(or equivalent) institution of higher education; or a master's degree with 18 graduate semester credit hours in music.
Preferred Experience
:
Teaching experience is preferred.
Required Experience
Submissions that do not include all parts of the following required information will not be considered:
an electronic job application,
cover letter,
current vita/resume, and
unofficial transcripts.
This position is open until filled.
Important Information
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
Polk State College participates in E-Verify. Candidates must provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United States. Polk State College does not provide visa sponsorship.
Polk State College is committed to equal access/equal opportunity in its programs, activities, and employment. For additional information, visit polk.edu/compliance.
For questions or concerns, please contact:
Lonnie Thompson, Chief of Institutional Compliance & Engagement/Title IX Coordinator; .
To request Veteran's Preference, please be sure to upload all necessary documents (DD-214, etc.) to your application.
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. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis.
Reference checks, successful completion of a background check, and third-party Education Verification for all stated degrees will be required prior to employment.
Polk State College does NOT provide relocation assistance for this position.
We encourage applicants to provide feedback of their experience or request help at
.
Company Location
Winter Haven Campus
Salary Type
Hourly
Salary
40.37 - 40.37 USD
Job Description:
Reporting to the campus Dean of Academic Affairs, the adjunct faculty member is an important part of our academic community. The primary role of this position is to provide college-level instruction and academic-related activities designed to encourage, support, and enable student success. Working closely with the campus Associate Dean of Academics and the Department Coordinator/Program Director, adjuncts are issued a part-time, temporary term-to-term assignment.
Required Skills
Essential Functions/Duties
Teach courses in accordance with college and departmental policies and procedures, as well as Basic Course Information sheets.
Prepare and submit timely grade reports and other reports on student performance as may be scheduled or required.
Organize class activities and assignments, relating them to the overall learning outcomes of the course.
Provide input and work with other faculty and staff to review, produce and/or select course-related materials.
Required Skills
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 of effective instruction.
Knowledge and understanding of the characteristics and challenges of community college students.
Knowledge and understanding of principles of curriculum development.
Salary and Benefits Information
Adjuncts are paid at a rate of $40.37 /hr.
Required Education
A minimum of a Master's degree with a major in Music from a regionally accredited(or equivalent) institution of higher education; or a master's degree with 18 graduate semester credit hours in music.
Preferred Experience
:
Teaching experience is preferred.
Required Experience
Submissions that do not include all parts of the following required information will not be considered:
an electronic job application,
cover letter,
current vita/resume, and
unofficial transcripts.
This position is open until filled.
Important Information
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
Polk State College participates in E-Verify. Candidates must provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United States. Polk State College does not provide visa sponsorship.
Polk State College is committed to equal access/equal opportunity in its programs, activities, and employment. For additional information, visit polk.edu/compliance.
For questions or concerns, please contact:
Lonnie Thompson, Chief of Institutional Compliance & Engagement/Title IX Coordinator; .
To request Veteran's Preference, please be sure to upload all necessary documents (DD-214, etc.) to your application.
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. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis.
Reference checks, successful completion of a background check, and third-party Education Verification for all stated degrees will be required prior to employment.
Polk State College does NOT provide relocation assistance for this position.
We encourage applicants to provide feedback of their experience or request help at
.
Company Location
Winter Haven Campus
Salary Type
Hourly
Salary
40.37 - 40.37 USD