Adjunct Assistant Professor, English

Santa Fe College; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Santa Fe College is seeking a part-time faculty member for the English Department to deliver instruction in various English courses. The role involves planning and organizing courses, evaluating student performance, and maintaining academic records. Ideal candidates will hold a Master’s Degree in English or a related field and have relevant teaching experience.

Applicants must demonstrate effective communication and collaboration skills in a diverse environment. Flexible scheduling may be required across multiple college sites.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in English or relevant field is required.
• Relevant teaching experience in a community college setting is preferred.
• Criminal background check required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver English instruction to enhance student success.
• Evaluate, revise, and develop curriculum in collaboration with peers.
• Document student progress and maintain attendance records.

Skills

Interactive customer service

Collaboration

Effective communication

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Master’s Degree in English or related field with 18 graduate hours

Job description

Job Description Summary

Each part‑time faculty member reports to a chair or director, satisfies criteria for accreditation, possesses subject matter expertise, and has the following instructional and institutional responsibilities:

• Designing courses, delivering instruction, evaluating student learning, and incorporating college‑required technology.
• Possessing subject matter expertise and engaging in ongoing professional development.
• Maintaining effective communication within the College and the department or program.

Salary is determined per the SF Salary Schedule.

About the English Department

The English Department of Santa Fe College is dedicated to providing innovative instruction in composition, literature, technical and business writing, film and media studies, as well as remedial English education. Under general supervision, the Adjunct Assistant develops, prepares and teaches a variety of coursework which may include Composition, Literature, Technical Communications, and Mass Communications. Adjunct Faculty are employed on a term‑by‑term basis and may be assigned teaching duties at SF’s main Northwest campus or at any of the College’s six educational centers in Alachua and Bradford Counties. Course offerings may be taught during the day, evening, or online, as well as using other distance‑learning formats.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Plan, organize, and deliver English instruction to promote student success within a community college setting.
• Support and promote the mission of the English Department, providing a personalized, supportive learning environment that challenges students to achieve high levels of academic performance and fosters intellectual independence through teaching creative thinking, critical reasoning, and problem‑solving skills.
• Collaborate with department chair, faculty, and peers to evaluate, revise, and develop curriculum to cultivate mastery of course content.
• Provide students with frequent, timely assessment of and clear feedback regarding academic performance.
• Appropriately document student progress and maintain records including attendance, grading and student learning outcomes.
• Provide service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible and professional engagement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• A Master’s Degree in English, Master of Fine Arts in English and/or Creative Writing, or a Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate hours within the qualifying fields of Creative Writing, English, Applied Linguistics, Linguistics, Literature, and/or Rhetoric and Composition.
• A criminal background check will be conducted.

Preferred:

• Relevant teaching experience within a community college setting.

General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to deliver a high level of interactive customer service.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships throughout the organization.
• Communicate effectively and possess proficient computer skills, including familiarity with the Microsoft Suite of Office Applications.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule at multiple sites.
• Demonstrate ability to work well with students, faculty and staff at all levels within a diverse, multicultural, collaborative environment.

Additional Information

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits may be affected if you are re‑employed with the State of Florida.

Santa Fe College (SF) is committed to maintaining a work and educational environment that embraces diversity and where no member of the college community is excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subject to discrimination in any college program or activity based on: race, ethnicity, national origin, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy status, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, political opinions or affiliations, or veteran status. This commitment applies to employees, volunteers, students, and, to the extent possible, to third parties, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, and the general public.

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