Adjunct Assistant Professor, English for Academic Purposes

Santa Fe College; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 7,600 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

A community college in Florida is seeking an Adjunct Assistant Professor to teach English for Academic Purposes coursework. The role requires flexibility to teach at various times and includes responsibilities like developing course materials, delivering instruction, and participating in collegiate initiatives. A bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required, with a preference for candidates who have a master's degree and teaching experience in community colleges. This part-time position offers competitive pay per credit hour.

Qualifications

• Required: A bachelor's degree in English, Reading, Language Arts, Linguistics, Special Education, Foreign Language, TESOL, or a related discipline.
• Preferred: A master's degree in a qualifying field with prior teaching experience within a community college setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop, prepare, and teach a variety of English for Academic Purposes coursework.
• Support and promote the college and departmental missions centered on excellence in teaching.
• Collaborate with faculty to evaluate and develop curriculum.
• Provide students with timely assessment and clear feedback.

Skills

Multicultural environment adaptability

Analytical Aptitude & Problem Solving

Communication

Critical Thinking & Judgement

Customer Service

Organization & Time Management

Relationship Management

Detail Oriented

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in English, Linguistics, TESOL or related discipline

Master's degree in a qualifying field (Preferred)

Job description

Job Description Summary The Department of Humanities, Communications, and Languages provides high-quality instruction in nine disciplines. Faculty in American Sign Language, Chinese, English for Academic Purposes (EAP), French, Humanities, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Spanish, and Speech contribute to the college's General Education curriculum by helping students acquire valuable critical thinking and communication skills, and by teaching them about creative human endeavors in the past and present, which inspire a better future.

Under general supervision, the Adjunct Assistant Professor will develop, prepare, and teach a variety of English for Academic Purposes (EAP) coursework. The Adjunct Assistant Professor must have the flexibility to teach courses during the day, evening, or online, as well as taught using other distance learning formats.

Part-time instructional service will be paid at a rate of $822 per semester credit hour and $32.88 per clock/contact hour.

Application Deadline: This advertisement is open continuously and for multiple positions. Applications are reviewed on a need‑by basis.

Responsibilities and Duties Include

• Plans, organizes, and delivers instruction to didactic, laboratory and/or classroom settings to promote student success within a community college setting.
• Supports and promotes the college and departmental missions centered on excellence in teaching and learning through quality instruction, curriculum enhancement, and timely service.
• Collaborates with the Director, faculty, and peers to evaluate, revise, and develop curriculum that cultivates the mastery of course content.
• Demonstrates technological literacy and innovation in the delivery of instruction.
• Works collaboratively as part of a cohesive academic team.
• Assists with the implementation of college policies, objectives, and functions in accordance with the SF philosophy, mission, strategic initiatives, and procedures.
• Participates in departmental meetings and collegewide committees as needed.
• Provides students with frequent, timely assessment and clear feedback regarding academic performance.
• Appropriately documents student progress and maintains records including attendance, grading, and student learning outcomes.
• Develops methods that fairly and accurately assess students’ progress in achieving the stated learning outcomes/objectives.
• Maintains appropriate office hours proportionate to the instructional assignment.
• Strictly honors the privacy and security of student records and other sensitive information according to appropriate state, federal and college regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Complies with all published College Rules, procedures, guidelines, and laws/regulations governing public employees, including but not limited to those related to document retention and destruction, FERPA, and confidentiality.
• Provides service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible, and professional engagement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Reports to: Chair, Humanities, Communications, and Languages

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: A bachelor's degree in English, Reading, Language Arts, Linguistics, Special Education, Foreign Language, TESOL, or a related discipline.

Additional Requirements: A criminal background check will be conducted.

Preferred: A master's degree in a qualifying field with prior teaching experience within a community college setting.

General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural environment.
• Adaptability to Change – able to be flexible and supportive, able to positively and proactively assimilate change in rapid growth environment.
• Analytical Aptitude & Problem Solving - able to analyze information, problems, situations, practices and/or procedures, collect and interpret data, reason logically, establish facts, identify and define existing and potential issues, recognize the interrelationships among elements, draw valid conclusions, develop recommendations, as well as alternative courses of action, select appropriate course, follow up, and evaluate.
• Communication – able to effectively communicate in a professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful manner using preferred method and level as applicable to the job.
• Critical Thinking & Judgement - able to make well‑reasoned, sensible, and timely decisions based on careful, objective review and informed analysis of available information, considerations, and other factors.
• Customer Service – ability to respond promptly and courteously to all questions from students and faculty, demonstrating patience and persistence when helping students with little or no computer skills.
• Ethics – able to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, civility, and a high degree of ethics in all job‑related actions.
• Organization & Time Management – able to plan, schedule, and organize tasks related to the job to achieve goals within or ahead of established time frames.
• Problem Solving – proven skills in identifying issues, determining their cause, developing creative solutions, and following through with implementing resolutions.
• Relationship Management – able to personally provide high level of interactive service to others, building relationships and addressing identified needs.
• Results Orientation – proven ability to set and exceed established targets.
• Systems & Software - proficient level of knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or relevant position software programs.
• Detail Oriented - Proven accuracy and attention to detail.
• Multi-task - Ability to expeditiously organize, coordinate, manage, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously to swiftly assess a situation, determine a logical course of action, and apply the appropriate response.

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