Adjunct Instructor, English Composition

Palm Beach State College; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Palm Beach State College seeks an instructor to teach English and related disciplines. You will deliver instruction to a diverse student body using current educational methods and align with department standards.

You will also develop discipline-related curricula, assess student learning, participate in program evaluation, and support the college's mission. Work schedules vary with teaching assignments and the position involves ongoing collaboration with faculty and staff.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in English, Literature, Creative Writing, or Linguistics.
• 18 graduate semester hours in English, Literature, Creative Writing, or Linguistics.
• Background check or drug screen may be required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Instruct college students in accordance with educational theories and techniques.
• Develop discipline related curricula, assess student learning, and participate in program evaluation.
• Maintain college and department standards in support of the College's mission and strategic plan.
• Work schedule varies according to teaching assignment.

Skills

Strong communication

Classroom management

Education

Master's degree in English-related field

18 graduate hours in English-related field

Job description

Join our team! What We Offer At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.

About this role

• Instruct college students in accordance with educational theories and techniques.
• Develops discipline related curricula, assess student learning, participates in program evaluation, and college activities.
• Maintains college and department standards in support of the College's mission and strategic plan.

Work schedule varies according to teaching assignment.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in English, Literature, Creative Writing, or Linguistics or Master's degree and 18 graduate semester hours in English, Literature, Creative Writing, or Linguistics.

Background Check/ Drug Screen may be required based on the specific requirements of the position for which the application is being submitted.

Employment is contingent upon passing a drug test and completing a criminal background investigation.

An essential goal of the Office of Human Resources is to respond to all applicants once a selection is made.

Application Deadline

This position is open until filled.

About the College

Palm Beach State College, Florida's first public community college, was founded in 1933 and has grown to become the largest institution of higher education in Palm Beach County. Currently serving a richly diverse student population of 49,000 annually, the College offers classes at five locations and offers bachelor's and associate degrees, professional certificates, and workforce development programs.

With over 1,200 full-time employees, Palm Beach State College offers a highly attractive benefits package.

• health insurance
• a retirement program
• tuition assistance
• paid time off

Equal Access / Equal Opportunity / Veteran Preference / ADA Employer

An Equal Access/Equal Opportunity/Veteran Preference/ADA Employer Per the Florida Open Records and Public Meeting Laws (286.011), also known as "the Sunshine Laws," all correspondence received from applicants for any position with the College is a matter of public record.

Palm Beach State College is an equal access, equal opportunity institution.

The College complies with all state and federal laws granting rights to applicants for employment or admission to the College.

The College prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, disability, or pregnancy in any of its employment or educational programs or activities.

Applicants who believe they have been discriminated against in the recruitment process should contact the Human Resources and Compliance Director or Chief Human Resources Officer at [phone] or 4200 Congress Avenue, Lake Worth, FL 33461.

Written complaints must be filed within 180 days from the position's closing date for which the applicant applied.

Claims will be investigated, and a timely response will be provided.

The College prohibits retaliation against any applicant who utilizes the complaint procedure.

Accommodations Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job by contacting the Human Resources and Compliance Director at [phone] for assistance.