Title="Adjunct, Hospitality"> Adjunct, Hospitality

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.

Examples of Duties

Examples of 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.

Typical Qualifications

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.

Working Conditions/Additional Information

• This position is a part-time on-campus position located at our campus. (Remote/hybrid options are not available.)
• Primary need is daytime face-to-face. Weekend and evening work may be required.
• Position may be required to work during college closures (such as winter/spring break and inclement weather closures). Requires availability 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
• Reliable transportation is required for travel to campuses and centers.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Master's degree from a regionally accredited college or universality in Business Management or Hospitality.

Teaching experience is preferred.

Supplemental Information

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.

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.
• 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 accommodation is 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Polk State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender transition, marital status, genetic information, disability, or pregnancy in its programs, activities, or employment. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Chief of Institutional Compliance & Engagement

Title IX Coordinator

999 Avenue H, NE

Winter Haven, FL 33881

WAD 215A

863.297.1000, ext. 5378

We encourage applicants to provide feedback of their experience or request help at Careers@polk.edu.