Adjunct Instructor, Environmental Science

Palm Beach State College; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Palm Beach State College, Florida's first public community college, invites applications for adjunct teaching roles. The college serves a diverse student population and offers classes at five locations with bachelor’s and associate degrees, professional certificates, and workforce programs.

Open continuous pool; transcripts required for adjunct applications. Minimum qualifications include a Master's degree in Environmental Science or related field, or a Master’s with substantial graduate

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Botany, Water Management, Zoology, Geology, Geospatial Science, Civil or Environmental Engineering, Urban or Regional Planning or Agriculture/Agriscience.
• Or Master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Environmental Science, Biology, Botany, Water Management, Zoology, Geology, Geospatial Science, Geographic Information Systems, Geography, or Environmental Engineering.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Varies

Education

Master's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Botany, Water Management, Zoology, Geology, Geospatial Science, Civil or Environmental Engineering, Urban or Regional Planning or Agriculture/Agriscience, Ecology, Entomology, Chemistry, Sustainability, Forestry, Soil and Water Science, Hydrology, Wildlife Biology, Wildlife Ecology, Wildlife Management, Natural Resources Management, Geoscience, Geography, Geographic Information Systems, Geographic Information Science, Environmental Law, Engineering, or Environmental Engineering

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.
• Varies

PLEASE NOTE: This is an open continuous applicant pool. Submitting an application does not guarantee an interview or employment. Positions will be filled by the department on an as needed basis. Applications without attached copies of official transcripts or non-web based unofficial transcripts will not be considered. Transcripts for Adjunct positions must either be an official copy or a college-stamped student copy or a non-web based unofficial transcript, scanned into an electronic format and attached to their application. Transcripts produced through web-based student systems will not be accepted.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Botany, Water Management, Zoology, Geology, Geospatial Science, Civil or Environmental Engineering, Urban or Regional Planning or Agriculture/Agriscience, Ecology, Entomology, Chemistry, Sustainability, Forestry, Soil and Water Science, Hydrology, Wildlife Biology, Wildlife Ecology, Wildlife Management, Natural Resources Management, Geoscience, Geography, Geographic Information Systems, Geographic Information Science, Environmental Law, Engineering, or Environmental Engineering OR Master's degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Environmental Science, Biology, Botany, Water Management, Zoology, Geology, Geospatial Science, Civil or Environmental Engineering, Urban or Regional Planning or Agriculture/Agriscience, Ecology, Entomology, Chemistry, Sustainability, Forestry, Soil and Water Science, Hydrology, Wildlife Biology, Wildlife Ecology, Wildlife Management, Natural Resources Management, Geoscience, Geography, Geographic Information Systems, Geographic Information Science, Environmental Law, Engineering, or Environmental Engineering.

Application Requirements and Policies

• 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.
• Application Deadline: This position is open until filled.
• Please take notice of the position closing date advertised.
• Whenever positions are filled, the Office of Human Resources responds to all applicants who have submitted applications.
• The College conducts its employment activity within the State of Florida except for occasional brief and temporary pre-approved periods related to college travel.

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 including health insurance, a retirement program, tuition assistance, and paid time off.

Equal Access / Equal Opportunity / Veteran Preference / ADA Employer

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 any job by contacting the Human Resources and Compliance Director at [phone] for assistance.