Adjunct Faculty, Humanities

About the role

The successful candidate will join a dynamic, collaborative and diverse faculty educating highly motivated students. SSC is one of the state’s fastest growing colleges with six sites panning Seminole County, enrollment exceeding 25,000 and offering more than 200 degrees and programs, including eleven bachelor’s degrees.

Responsibilities

• Teaching strategies will be incorporated to foster student learning, success and retention.
• Work with other faculty in support of curricula improvement as appropriate to promote students' success and mastery of course and program competencies.
• Plan, organize and teach classes as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Humanities OR Master's degree in Liberal Arts with a Humanities core OR Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate hours in at least two of the following:
• American Studies with a Humanities focus
• Anthropology
• Art Appreciation/History
• Classics
• Cultural Studies (e.g. Popular Culture, American Culture, Asian Culture, or African American Culture)
• Drama
• English/Creative Writing
• Foreign Languages with a Humanities focus
• History; Humanities; Interdisciplinary Studies with Humanities focus
• Literature (in English, Modern, and/or Classical Languages e.g. Spanish, Greek, Japanese); Music; Philosophy Religion/Theology
• Theatre and Western/Eastern Civilization

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of the learning centered approach to teaching.
• Teaching experience desired.

Skills

• A personal and professional commitment to creating an atmosphere of quality instruction at SSC.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to utilize technology and innovative pedagogy to enhance teaching and learning.
• Understanding of and commitment to working with a diverse student population in a multicultural environment.

Benefits

This position is not eligible for Veterans' Preference.

Pay

Seminole State College of Florida (SSC) is seeking part-time faculty with a personal and professional commitment to student learning. The successful candidate will join a dynamic, collaborative and diverse faculty educating highly motivated students. SSC is one of the state’s fastest growing colleges with six sites panning Seminole County, enrollment exceeding 25,000 and offering more than 200 degrees and programs, including eleven bachelor’s degrees. We are recognized for our expert faculty and staff’s unwavering commitment to student success. You'll find the results of their dedicated work reflected in the growing reputation and achievements of the College.

Salary Is According To The Educational Degree Hourly Rate Per Course
College Credit Courses Only
In addition to a competitive salary we are proud to offer a variety of to our part-time employees.

Conditions of Employment

• Finalists and individuals recommended for employment at Seminole State College must reside in the State of Florida at the time of hire and may be subject to background investigations and fingerprinting in compliance with Florida Statute 1001.64; and Seminole State College Policy 1.020; 2.020.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Seminole State College is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, pregnancy, national origin, ethnicity, age, sex, gender, veterans’ or military status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, or any other factor protected under applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations in its programs, activities, and employment.

Other Information

• VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Seminole State College of Florida adheres to Florida’s Veteran’s Preference laws by providing preference in hiring to covered job applicants. Moreover, in recognition of the valuable contributions made by veterans, the College also considers any applicant’s military service background when filling job positions not covered by Veteran’s Preference laws. To claim Veteran's Preference for eligible positions, a copy of your DD-214 form, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty must be uploaded and attached to your application to claim Veterans' Preference.
• HOLDERS OF DEGREES FROM INSTITUTIONS OUTSIDE THE USA: Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States are required to obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts and degrees. Foreign transcripts should be evaluated by one of the organizations approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. This evaluation must be submitted at the time of application. We recommend World Education Services at P.O. Box 5087, Bowling Green Station, New York, NY 10274-5087, telephone (212) 966-6311 or email address www.wes.org. The interview process may be delayed until such a review has been completed.