Adjunct Instructor, Health

Palm Beach State College; Florida; On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Palm Beach State College seeks an adjunct instructor to teach health education courses, develop related curricula, assess student learning, and participate in program evaluation. You will support standard college activities and work with Canvas and Office tools to deliver effective instruction.

Schedule varies with teaching assignments; applicants should be prepared for evening and weekend duties as needed, while the college maintains an open continuous applicant pool.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Health Education or a health-related field.
• 18 graduate semester hours in Health Education or Health-related field.
• Ability to interact positively with diverse populations and varying education levels.

Responsibilities

• Develops, maintains, interprets, and executes instructional procedures and practices.
• Analyzes class and program needs and assists in course retention decisions.
• Develops and coordinates program and course schedules and test dates; maintains calendar.
• Assist students and program curriculum, program and course reviews, and articulation activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Diversity awareness

Adaptability

Education

Master’s degree in Health Education or Health-related field

18 graduate semester hours in Health Education or Health-related field

Tools

Canvas LMS

Microsoft Office

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

What an Adjunct Instructor’s Day looks like :

• Develops, maintains, interprets, and executes administrative procedures and practices. This activity includes developing and maintaining manuals regarding the College’s policies, procedures, rules, and standards.
• Analyzes class and program needs of the College. Determines and recommends the retention or deletion of courses.
• Develops and coordinates program and course schedules, faculty assignments, and test dates. Maintains calendar as necessary to track these schedules and adjusts as required.
• Assist students and program curriculum, program and course reviews, and articulation activities.

We’d love to hear from you if you have the following:

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in a Health Education, Physical
  Education or Health-related field
  OR
  Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in
  a Health Education, Physical Education or Healthrelated
  field

Knowledge of:

• Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications
• Utilize Canvas Learning Management System and other instructional technologies

Ability to:

• Interact positively with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the public.

Work Environment and Physical Demand:

• Reach and grasp objects
• Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Use of video display terminal
• Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills
• Communicate information orally and in writing
• Receive and understand information through oral and written communication
• Proofread and check documents for accuracy

This job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the job’s essential functions. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions, and responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

Pay Rates:

Standard hourly rates vary based on the assigned course level and educational credentials.

Must have the ability to work a fluctuating schedule to include evenings and weekends.

Degrees earned in the United Statesmust be conferred by an accredited institution of higher education recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. To view a listing of the accredited organizations, please visit the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Degrees earned outside the United States must be validated by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). An evaluation report from an accrediting organization must be attached prior to the application closing date of each position. To view a listing of the current members of (NACES), please visit https://www.naces.org/members.

Important Information

This posting represents an open continuous applicant pool. Submission of an application does not guarantee an interview or employment. Adjunct positions are filled on an as-needed basis according to departmental and instructional needs

Application Deadline

This position is open until filled