What are the responsibilities and job description for the English Instructor - South Florida State College position at South Florida State College?
Full-time (10-month) faculty position to teach English and related courses, mainly English 1 and English 2, beginning August 2025. Primarily in-person courses. Remote work is not available. Travel required to both SFSC's Highlands and DeSoto Campuses.
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
Job Requirements:
Educational: Master's degree in English from a regionally-accredited institution (or 18 graduate semester hours in English and a Master's degree) required; Doctorate preferred. Graduate-level coursework preferred in one or more of the following areas: Philosophy, Literature, Humanities, Art, 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 and upload them as "additional documents".
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
Posting Date: February 12, 2025
Starting Annual Salary Range: with a Master's degree $51,396 - $57,564; with a Master's degree 30 GSH $53,151 - $59,529; with a Doctorate $56,395 - $63,162
Application review begins: March 17, 2025
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
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600 West College Drive
Avon Park, FL 33825
Salary : $51,396 - $57,564
