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Adjunct Faculty, Quantitative Business Methods (Lakeland) - Lakeland Florida
Company: Polk State College Location: Lakeland, Florida
Posted On: 05/09/2024
Job Description ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY: At Polk State College, our amazing faculty and staff create an inspiring workplace. This part-time instructional position is an excellent opportunity to help shape tomorrow's leaders. This position offers day or night teaching assignments located at one of our Polk County campuses or centers. We offer a collaborative, creative, and culturally diverse work environment. If you want to be supported in your efforts to grow professionally and to be recognized for your contributions, then work for Polk State. SOAR, EAGLES! ABOUT THE POSITION: Reporting to the campus Dean of Academic Affairs, the adjunct faculty member is an important part of our academic community. The primary role of this position is to provide college-level instruction and academic-related activities designed to encourage, support and enable student success. Working closely with the campus Associate Dean of Academics and the Department Coordinator/Program Director, adjuncts are issued a part-time, temporary term-to-term assignment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES: - Teach courses in accordance with college and departmental policies and procedures, as well as Basic Course Information sheets. - Prepare and submit timely grade reports and other reports on student performance as may be scheduled or required. - Organize class activities and assignments, relating them to the overall learning outcomes of the course. - Provide input and work with other faculty and staff to review, produce and/or select course-related materials. Required Skills - Extensive knowledge of the subject area(s) in which the individual is responsible for instruction. - Knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of effective communication and of effective instruction. - Knowledge and understanding of the characteristics and challenges of community college students. - Knowledge and understanding of principles of curriculum development. REQUIRED EDUCATION: A minimum of a Master's degree in Quantitative Analysis, Operations Management, or Management Science from a regionally accredited College or University. OR A Master's degree with 18 graduate credit hours in a combination of the following subject areas: finance, financial analysis, statistics, operations management, economics, economic analysis, qualitative analysis, mathematics, logistics, science management. Required Experience A minimum of 3 years in the industry. Teaching experience is preferred. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: - Reference checks and Level II background checks (fingerprinting) will be required prior to employment.
- A completed online application consists of:
- an electronic job application,
- cover letter,
- current vita/resume, and
- unofficial transcripts.
Submissions that do not include all required information will not be considered. - UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS: When uploading unofficial transcripts, please redact any of the following items which appear on the transcript: Social security number, birth date, age, gender, and date of high school graduation.
- Foreign Transcripts: All international degrees must have their coursework evaluated in terms of U.S. "equivalency." Polk State College requires that all international credential evaluations be conducted by one of the companies affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES). More information about NACES affiliates can be obtained at the NACES website.
- Submission of official transcripts will be required as a condition of employment following receipt of job offer.
- Note : Relocation assistance is NOT provided for this position.
This position is open until filled. |
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