Humanities Instructor - South Florida State College

South Florida State College; Avon Park (FL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

South Florida State College invites applications for a full-time, nine-month humanities faculty position beginning January 2027. The role involves teaching Introduction to Humanities and Humanities Survey courses primarily in-person with online components, across Highlands, Hardee, or DeSoto counties.

Responsibilities include guiding student learning, curriculum development, assessment, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a Humanities discipline from a regionally-accredited institution or a Master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in a Humanities discipline; Doctorate preferred.
• Post-secondary teaching and distance learning experience strongly preferred.
• Reliable transportation for travel within the service district.

Responsibilities

• Guide learning in the teaching discipline and related courses across campuses.
• Assist in curriculum development, create learning activities and implement assessment and planning.
• Maintain credentials and engage in professional development activities.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Student advising

Education

Master's degree in Humanities

Doctorate preferred

Job description

South Florida State College is an open-access, higher education institution dedicated to providing a learning-centered environment through quality programs, training, and services. Working in partnership with organizations and communities, the college provides leadership and a comprehensive range of opportunities for the educational, cultural, and economic development of the service district.

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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:

• Guides learning in the teaching discipline and related courses at various campuses and centers.
• Assists in curriculum development, creating learning activities and implementing assessment and planning.
• Works a basic work week of forty (40) hours which includes classroom instruction, office hours for student conferences, preparation/research and other professional activities.
• Attends and participates in departmental meetings, college-wide academic meetings, and official functions scheduled by the administration. Serves on college committees as assigned.
• Evaluates student learning outcomes and objective achievement, maintaining and reporting information as prescribed by college policies and procedures; supervises students and resolves classroom problems.
• 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.
• Participates in and supports faculty and student activities. Maintains good relationships with community agencies and groups, participating when appropriate.
• Contributes to unit planning, assessment, and college institutional effectiveness efforts.
• Acts in accordance with local, state, and federal laws/regulations as well as College policies and procedures.
• 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(ora Master's degree and 18 graduate semesterhours in a Humanities discipline) required; Doctorate preferred. Graduate-level coursework preferred in one or more of the following areas: Theatre or Music.

(Please submit unofficial copies of your transcripts for review. You will be allowed to do this during the application process or you may login in at a later time.)

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

Application review begins:October 8, 2026

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

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