Humanities Instructor

South Florida State College; Avon Park (FL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

South Florida State College invites applications for a full-time, 9-month Humanities Instructor to teach Introduction to Humanities, Surveys 1 and 2, and related courses. Courses are primarily in-person with online components, and assignments may occur at Highlands, Hardee, or DeSoto counties, starting January 2027.

The successful candidate will guide student learning, develop curricula, and participate in department and college activities, with a strong commitment to diversity and student

Qualifications

• Post-secondary teaching experience preferred.
• Distance learning experience preferred.
• Doctorate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Guides learning in humanities across campuses and centers.
• Develops curriculum, learning activities and assessments.
• Maintains professional development and current knowledge in the discipline.
• Participates in college committees and college-wide meetings.
• Supports institutional effectiveness and program planning.

Skills

Teaching experience

Education

Master's degree in Humanities

Doctorate

Job description

Humanities Instructor

Job Description:

Full-time (9-month) faculty position to teach Introduction to Humanities, Humanities Survey 1, Humanities Survey 2 and other related courses. Primarily in-person courses with online components as part of load. Teaching assignments may be in Highlands, Hardee, or DeSoto counties. Position begins January 2027.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Guides learning in the teaching discipline and related courses at various campuses and centers.
2. Assists in curriculum development, creating learning activities and implementing assessment and planning.
3. Works a basic work week of forty (40) hours which includes classroom instruction, office hours for student conferences, preparation/research and other professional activities.
4. Attends and participates in departmental meetings, college-wide academic meetings, and official functions scheduled by the administration. Serves on college committees as assigned.
5. Evaluates student learning outcomes and objective achievement, maintaining and reporting information as prescribed by college policies and procedures; supervises students and resolves classroom problems.
6. Maintains appropriate credentials and current knowledge of developments and teaching strategies in the discipline/program areas taught. Participates in professional development activities including, but not limited to: workshops and conferences; membership in professional organizations; self-improvement course work and activities.
7. Participates in and supports faculty and student activities. Maintains good relationships with community agencies and groups, participating when appropriate.
8. Contributes to unit planning, assessment, and college institutional effectiveness efforts.
9. Acts in accordance with local, state, and federal laws/regulations as well as College policies and procedures.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

SFSC is strongly committed to diversity and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates

Requirements:

Educational

Master's degree in a Humanities discipline (such as art, literature, theatre, music or philosophy) from a regionally-accredited institution (or a Master's degree and 18 graduate semester hours in a Humanities discipline) required; Doctorate preferred. Graduate-level coursework preferred in one or more of the following areas: Theatre or Music.

Experiential

Post-secondary teaching and distance learning experience strongly preferred. Related field experience highly desirable.

Other

Reliable transportation for travel within the service district required.

Additional Information:

Classification

Faculty

Instructional Supervisor

Chair, English/Humanities Department

Posting Date

September 2, 2026

Starting Annual Salary Range

with a Master's degree $46,724 - $52,330; with a Master's degree + 30 GSH $48,319 - $54,117; with a Doctorate $51,268 - $57,420

Open until filled

SOUTH FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL ACCESS/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION

Applicants with disabilities who need assistance in the application or hiring process should contact: Human Resources, 863-784-7132, or send written request to:

South Florida State College

ATTN: Director, Human Resources

EA/EO & ADA Officer

600 West College Drive

Avon Park, FL 33825