Reporting to the campus Academic Dean, the primary role of this full time instructional position is to provide college level instruction and instruction-related activities designed to encourage, support and enable students' success. Working for Polk State College, you join a talented and dedicated academic community as they prepare tomorrow's leaders.

Essential Functions/Duties

• Teach courses in accordance with published course descriptions, schedules, procedures, and course outlines.
• Work with the campus dean, associate dean, department chairs and other faculty and staff as appropriate to assess and modify course and program goals, objectives, methods, and content.
• Conduct on-going evaluation of student progress and maintain records of student course/class performance.
• Prepare and submit grade reports and other reports on student performance as may be scheduled or required.
• Conduct class evaluations and complete other college evaluations in accordance with college policy.
• Maintain a high level of expertise in the subjects taught.

• Demonstrated extensive knowledge of the subject area(s) in which the individual is responsible for instruction.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of effective communication and of effective instruction.
• Knowledge and understanding of the characteristics of community college students.
• Knowledge and understanding of principles of curriculum development.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing, and orally with a variety of audiences in a variety of settings.
• Ability to make professional judgments within defined parameters of policy and professional standards.

Salary and Benefits Information

• The compensation (pay level) for this position is based upon the degree level attained and years of experience in the specific discipline (Step 10 is the maximum step for an incoming faculty member). Please review the salary range posted below to ensure our pay range are within your compensation expectations.
• We offer an excellent employer-paid benefits package including the following: Medical, Dental, Life, Long-Term Disability, Vacation (except faculty), Holiday and Sick Leave, Retirement (if eligible) and college fee waivers. Other employee-paid, voluntary benefits (vision, short-term disability, etc.) are also available.

Required Education

• A master's degree from a regionally accredited (or equivalent) institution of higher education in the teaching discipline, or a master's degree with at least 18 graduate semester credit hours in the teaching discipline.

Preferred Education

• A Doctorate in the field to be taught.

Preferred Experience

• Two years college teaching experience is preferred.
• Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience in community or state college teaching and assessment.
• Preference will also be given to candidates with experience teaching developmental reading and writing courses.