Adjunct Instructor, History

palmbeachstate; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Palm Beach State College seeks an Adjunct Instructor to teach History courses, develop curricula, assess student learning, and participate in program evaluation. The role supports the college’s mission and strategic plan.

Work schedule varies based on teaching assignments, with potential evenings and weekends. The position emphasizes working with diverse student populations and using instructional technologies like Canvas.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in History or Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in History.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with Canvas Learning Management System or similar instructional technologies.

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.
• Develops and coordinates program and course schedules, faculty assignments, and test dates.

Skills

Communication

Education

Master's degree in History

18 graduate semester hours in History

Tools

Microsoft Office

Canvas LMS

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.

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 History or Master's degree and 18 graduate semester hours in History

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.

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.