Part-Time Faculty, English

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Posting Detail Information

Position Number AJ0022.00000 Position Title Part-Time Faculty, English Job Type Faculty FT/PT Part-Time Employee Class Description Faculty Part Time Hourly General Position Description

Primarily responsible for teaching in discipline or discipline areas in which he/she has specific training and/or competence. Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student learning in keeping with Valencia's learning- ¬centered values and in a manner that meets the essential competencies of a Valencia educator. Responds to students in a timely manner and communicates with the discipline and division via college-provided tools and resources.

Grade MA Exemption Status Non-Exempt Posting Number F991P Location(s) Orlando, FL 32811 - West Campus, Orlando, FL 32801 - Downtown Campus, Orlando, FL 32832 - Lake Nona Campus, Orlando, FL 32825 - East Campus, Winter Park, FL 32789 - Winter Park Campus, Kissimmee, FL 34744 - Osceola Campus, Kissimmee, FL 34746 - Poinciana Campus Proposed Work Schedule (Please note hours subject to change based on business needs)

Teaching assignments may include day, night, and/or weekend classes

Number of Vacancies 1 Posting Start Date 04/08/2024 Posting End Date Open Until Filled Yes Quicklink for Posting https://valenciacollege.peopleadmin.com/postings/34777

Posting Detail Information

Temporary Position (Temp or Grant Funded) Details

n/a.

Salary Range Salary is determined by the total contact hour course assignment & highest earned degree based on Salary Schedule (Page 3): https://valenciacollege.edu/employees/human-resources/documents/salary-schedule-fy22-23-part-time-faculty-and-instructors.pdf

Essential Job Functions

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1.Prepares and delivers instruction to students in assigned modalities (including classroom, hybrid, online, etc.). Prepares instructional materials. Provides feedback on students' progress, including evaluation of student mastery of course and program outcomes.

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2.Provides feedback to students in matters related to academic success in a timely manner.

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3.Prepares and submits required documentation including course syllabi, student attendance, final course grades, and other information as requested or required by the college.

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4.Maintains and disseminates current information pertaining to services available to students throughout the college.

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5.Is familiar with and maintains behavior and actions consistent with college policies.

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6.Maintains professional development/growth according to personal needs and requirements for certification.

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7.Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Drivers License Requirement

Drivers License Requirement Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

Required Minimum Education Faculty Positions Only - Level of education per Credentials Manual. Required Field of Study

Appropriate level of education. See Credentials Procedures Manual at: http://valenciacollege.edu/faculty/forms/credentials/

Other Required Qualifications

Teaching experience at the community college level (in some cases, related work experiences in the field, professional licensure and certifications, honors and awards, continuous documented excellence in teaching, or other demonstrated competencies and achievements that contribute to effective teaching and student learning outcomes may be used to support an application in lieu of degree and course work requirements).

Required License/Certification

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education & Field of Study Preferred Type of Experience Preferred Licenses/Certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge and understanding of learning-centered values.

Knowledge of, ability to develop, and commitment to use emerging technologies and alternative delivery methods appropriately, including online delivery, hybrid course options, content software, web-enhancements, etc.

Skill in the use of personal computers and general office software.

Ability to design learning opportunities that promote student life skills development while enhancing discipline learning. Demonstrated understanding of developmental advising (Valencia's LifeMap) and competency-based learning (LifeMap).

Ability to develop and implement diverse teaching and learning strategies that accommodate the learning styles of students and that promote both acquisition and applications of knowledge and understanding (Learning Centered Teaching Strategies).

Ability to use consistent, timely formative and summative assessment measures to enhance learning (Assessment).

Ability to design learning opportunities that acknowledge, draw upon and are enriched by student diversity in the learning environment (Inclusion and Diversity).

Ability to design and implement curriculum that aligns elements of student learning toward growth in the Student Core Competencies and progression through course sequences (Outcomes-Based Practice).

Commitment to stay current and continually improve knowledge and understanding of the discipline (Professional Commitment).

Ability to continuously examine the effectiveness of teaching, counseling, librarianship and assessment methodologies in terms of student learning by engaging in the scholarship of teaching and learning (Scholarship of Teaching and Learning).

Ability to effectively communicate interpersonally (in group and one-on-one settings), orally, and in writing.

Working Conditions

General Working Conditions

This job operates in a professional office environment and throughout the College's worksites and grounds. Within the professional office environment, the employee will routinely operate standard office equipment including but not limited to computers, keyboards, mouse, phones, photocopiers, printers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines. The noise level in the office work environment is usually quiet and occasionally moderate.

While operating outside of the office environment, the employee may be exposed to elements including but not limited to wet/humid weather, extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and unpleasant odors. The role may also involve hazards or physical risks, which require comprehending and following basic safety precautions and may require Personal Protection Equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud.

Typical physical competencies include but are not limited to remaining stationary, moving, ascending/descending, positioning self, reaching, lifting/moving objects weighing between 5-100 pounds. This job also entails frequently communicating, discerning and exchanging information, detecting and perceiving objects up close, at a distance, and the ability to adjust focus. Cognitive abilities include but are not limited to discretion, judgment, reasoning, memory, learning, maintaining confidentiality, comprehension, problem solving, and decision-making.

The typical work environment, physical and cognitive demands listed above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The College has a process to identify and make available reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job specific working conditions

This job also operates in a classroom setting and may use equipment such as microphones and audio/videorecorders.

Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings or weekends, as needed.

Must be able to travel locally on a flexible schedule, as needed. Must have reliable transportation, and proof of liability and property damage insurance on the vehicle used may be required.