Adjunct Faculty, Humanities and Social Sciences (Academic Year 2026 - 2027)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 48,216 - 52,348; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is looking for adjunct instructors to teach college-level courses in various disciplines at Pensacola State College. Responsibilities include instructing students, developing curricula, and assessing student learning.

Candidates should possess a master's degree in a relevant field and must successfully complete a criminal background check. The college offers a competitive pay rate based on degree level starting at $35.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in one of the fields or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate credit hours in the specific discipline.
• Successful criminal background check required.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students and develop curricula.
• Assess student learning and maintain college standards.
• Report to the Department Head.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Assessment of student learning

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Join the PSC family and connect with accomplished and diversecolleagues who inspire and innovate students and transform livesand futures. Along with helping our students reach their goals,Pensacola State makes career fulfillment a reality.

Job Description

The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences offerscollege-level courses in the following formats: face-to-face, liveonline via Zoom, and online via Canvas (PSC’s learning managementsystem). Adjunct instructors instruct students, develop curricula,assess student learning, and maintain College and departmentstandards and deadlines. This position reports to Mr. ScottSchackmann, Department Head, Humanities and Social Sciences.

Department Disciplines

• Anthropology
• Education: Early Childhood, Elementary, and ExceptionalStudent
• World Regional Geography
• American History
• Humanities
• Languages: ASL, French, Italian, Latin, and Spanish
• Philosophy, Logic, and Ethics
• American Government, International Relations
• Psychology, Human Growth and Development, ChildDevelopment
• Social Work
• Sports, Fitness, and Recreation Management

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an institution thatholds accreditation recognized by the U.S. Department of Educationand approved by the College with a master’s degree in one of thefields above or a closely related field with at least 18 graduatecredit hours in the specific discipline. A successful criminalbackground check is required.

Discipline Specific Qualifications

• Anthropology - a minimum of 9 graduate semester hours ingeneral anthropology
• Early Childhood Education - an emphasis in Early ChildhoodEducation graduate coursework
• Exceptional Student - a minimum of 6 graduate semester hours inexceptional student education
• American History - a minimum of 9 graduate semester hours inAmerican History
• American Government - Coursework must be the same as requiredin a graduate political science program
• Psychology, Human Growth and Development - Coursework must bethe same as coursework required in a graduate general psychologyprogram
• Child Development - a minimum of 6 graduate semester hours ingeneral or developmental psychology and a minimum of 1 year ofexperience in an early childhood facility

Supplemental Materials

All supplemental materials must besubmitted electronically via the Workday applicant portal,including resume/CV and graduate-level transcripts (unofficialtranscripts will be accepted). For questions or assistance with uploading the supplemental materials, contact [e-mail] .

Salary Range

Adjunct Faculty shall be paid on an hourlybasis according to degree level as follows:

• Master’s Degree: $35.00
• Doctorate: $38.00

NOTE: This is an open applicant pool. Positions are filled by thedepartment on an as-needed basis.

Pursuant to College policy, it is an employment eligibilityrequirement for an applicant to meet the requirements of §435.04(2), Florida Statutes, related to background investigations.Any person failing to meet the requirements of the statute will be deemed not qualified to hold employment in this position. A FloridaDepartment of Law Enforcement (FDLE) approved background check willbe conducted on every successful candidate as a condition ofemployment, and any person who fails to disclose any adverseinformation contained in the background investigation at the timeof submitting the employment application will be disqualified fromemployment.

Pensacola State College does not discriminate against any personon the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, age,religion, marital status, pregnancy, disability, sexualorientation, gender identity, or genetic information in itseducational programs, activities, or employment. For inquiriesregarding Title IX and the College’s nondiscrimination policies,contact the Executive Director of Equal Opportunity Compliance at(850) 484-1759, Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd.,Pensacola, Florida 32504.