Polk State College is hiring: Professor, Music - Choral in Winter Haven

Salary: $43,329.72 - $61,582.17 Annually

Location : Winter Haven

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 202400400

Division: Academic Affairs & Workforce Education

Department: Academic Affairs

Opening Date: 10/07/2024

Description

Job Description:
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.
Examples of Duties

Essential Functions/Duties:

• 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.

The compensation (pay level) for this position is based upon the degree level attained and years of experience in the specific discipline (Step 10 is the maximum step for an incoming faculty member). Please review the Polk State College Salary Schedule to ensure our pay ranges are within your compensation expectations.

Typical Qualifications

Required Education:

• Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.

Preferred Experience

• Teaching experience is preferred.

Supplemental Information

Submissions that do not include all parts of the following required information will not be considered:

• A resume.
• A portfolio or a link to an online portfolio within the resume.
• An electronic job application (all sections MUST be completed).
• A cover letter or statement of teaching philosophy.
• Unofficial transcripts.

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.
• 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 accommodation is 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement
Polk State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender transition, marital status, genetic information, disability, or pregnancy in its programs, activities, or employment. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Chief of Institutional Compliance & Engagement
Title IX Coordinator
999 Avenue H, NE
Winter Haven, FL 33881
WAD 215A
863.297.1000, ext. 5378

We encourage applicants to provide feedback of their experience or request help at Careers@polk.edu

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

01

Do you have a Master's degree or higher based on the requirements in the job description?

• Yes
• No

02

How many total years of instructional/teaching experience do you have?

• None
• 1-2 years
• 2-3 years
• 3-5 years
• 5-10 years
• 10+ years

Required Question