Faculty, Reading Education, Exceptional Student Education

Position Description

36 ECH-11 MONTH FACULTY POSITION

Base Compensation: $45,916 - $55,557 (commensurate with degree) plus up to 10% additional based on years of transferrable experience

SPC Compensation & Classification Website

Key Position Information:

The preferred candidate should have a doctorate in Reading Education, Exceptional Student Education or a closely related field with a minimum of 18 graduate level hours with a reading/literacy focus. The candidate should have recent teaching experience at the collegiate level, including teaching online courses, and a minimum of 3 years teaching experience in the K-12 classroom.

This position includes teaching at all levels and in all modalities. The applicant must be able to provide support to students at various times, including daytime and evening office hours and classes. The position also requires the applicant to support the College of Education by serving on various committees within the college and in the surrounding communities.

This is a unique position that requires knowledge and experience in exceptional student education and reading/literacy. Applicants must list all graduate coursework in exceptional student education and reading/literacy on their application.

Position Summary:

A faculty member at SPC has the primary function of instruction, coaching and student development. Secondary functions include assisting the college in developing and maintaining a quality program of instruction, providing service to the college and continuing professional development.

Requirements:

Education:

Master's degree or applicable college degree in related academic discipline. Doctorate degree preferred.

Experience:

Teaching experience preferred. Related work experience preferred for technical programs.

Knowledge:

• Managerial principles and practices

• Academic program requirements

• Customer service principles

• Presentation principles and practices

• Diverse populations and cultures

• Computers and related software applications

Skills:

• Experience in online instruction or technology enhanced instruction

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Using a computer and related software applications

Responsibilities:

• Fosters academic excellence in teaching and learning

• Supports the community college philosophy through commitment to success of students with diverse goals, backgrounds and learning styles

• Instructs students in accordance with college policies, procedures and approved curricula

• Uses out-of-class duty hours effectively for class preparation, assisting students and participating in department/college activities

• Serves the college through any of the following: (a) committee membership, (b) curriculum development, (c) development of innovative instruction, (d) sponsorship of student organizations, (e) representation of the college in professionally related community activities, and (f) special projects

• Supports college extracurricular functions

• Maintains currency in teaching field(s) through professional development and scholarly activities

• Demonstrates a professional, cooperative and considerate attitude toward students, colleagues and staff

• Performs related duties as required

Equal Access/Equal Opportunity

The Board of Trustees of St. Petersburg College affirms its equal opportunity policy in accordance with the provisions of the Florida Educational Equity Act and all other relevant state and federal laws, rules and regulations. The college will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or against any qualified individual with disabilities in its employment practices or in the admission and treatment of students. Recognizing that sexual harassment constitutes discrimination on the basis of sex and violates this Rule, the college will not tolerate such conduct. Should you experience such behavior, please contact Dr. Devona Pierre, Executive Director, Organizational Culture and Engagement/Title IX Coordinator at 727-341-3261; by mail at P.O. Box 13489, St. Petersburg, FL 33733-3489; or by email at eaeo_director@spcollege.edu.