Adjunct Faculty-Music, Jazz Band

Job Description

Job Description :

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.

Required Skills

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.

Salary and Benefits Information

Adjuncts are paid at a rate of $40.37 / hr.

Required Education

A minimum of a Master's degree with a major in Music from a regionally accredited(or equivalent) institution of higher education;

or a master's degree with 18 graduate semester credit hours in music.

Preferred Experience :

Teaching experience is preferred.

Required Experience

Submissions that do not include all parts of the following required information will not be considered :

• an electronic job application,
• cover letter,
• current vita / resume, and
• unofficial transcripts.

This position is open until filled.

Important Information

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.

Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

Polk State College participates in E-Verify. Candidates must provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United States.

Polk State College does not provide visa sponsorship.

Polk State College is committed to equal access / equal opportunity in its programs, activities, and employment. For additional information, visit polk.

edu / compliance. For questions or concerns, please contact : Lonnie Thompson, Chief of Institutional Compliance & Engagement / Title IX Coordinator; [email protected].

• To request Veteran's Preference, please be sure to upload all necessary documents (DD-214, etc.) to your application.
• Polk State College is a drug-free workplace.
• Polk State College is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities.

Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis.

• Reference checks, successful completion of a background check, and third-party Education Verification for all stated degrees will be required prior to employment.
• Polk State College does NOT provide relocation assistance for this position.

We encourage applicants to provide feedback of their experience or request help at [email protected] .

Company Location

Winter Haven Campus

Salary Type

Hourly

Salary

40.37 - 40.37 USD