Adjunct Faculty, Quantitative Business Methods - Winter Haven, United States - InsideHigherEd

InsideHigherEd Winter Haven, United States

3 weeks ago

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Adjunct Faculty, Quantitative Business Methods (Lakeland) Job Description

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:

At Polk State College, our amazing faculty and staff create an inspiring workplace. This part-time instructional position is an excellent opportunity to help shape tomorrow's leaders. This position offers day or night teaching assignments located at one of our Polk County campuses or centers. We offer a collaborative, creative, and culturally diverse work environment. If you want to be supported in your efforts to grow professionally and to be recognized for your contributions, then work for Polk State.

SOAR, EAGLES

ABOUT THE POSITION:

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.

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.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

A minimum of a Master's degree in Quantitative Analysis, Operations Management, or Management Science from a regionally accredited College or University.

A Master's degree with 18 graduate credit hours in a combination of the following subject areas: finance, financial analysis, statistics, operations management, economics, economic analysis, qualitative analysis, mathematics, logistics, science management.

Required Experience

A minimum of 3 years in the industry.

Teaching experience is preferred.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Reference checks and Level II background checks (fingerprinting) will be required prior to employment.
A completed online application consists of:
- an electronic job application,
- cover letter,
- current vita/resume, and
- unofficial transcripts.

Submissions that do not include all required information will not be considered.

UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS: When uploading unofficial transcripts, please redact any of the following items which appear on the transcript: Social security number, birth date, age, gender, and date of high school graduation.
Foreign Transcripts: All international degrees must have their coursework evaluated in terms of U.S. "equivalency." Polk State College requires that all international credential evaluations be conducted by one of the companies affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES). More information about NACES affiliates can be obtained at the NACES website.
Submission of official transcripts will be required as a condition of employment following receipt of job offer.
Note : Relocation assistance is NOT provided for this position.

This position is open until filled.

Polk State College receives and reviews adjunct applications on an ongoing basis in order to pre-qualify applicants for future hiring needs on all campuses. Once a candidate's application is reviewed for qualification status and approved, the candidate will be placed in a Qualified pool and will be contacted in the future if a hiring need in that discipline arises. An offer will then be extended for a particular semester assignment and a campus location

We encourage applicants to provide feedback of their experience or request help at

As a general rule, Polk State College does not provide H1-B visa sponsorship. Exceptions may be made based on the College's need for a candidate with unique skills and expertise and where the College cannot otherwise recruit and hire qualified non-sponsored candidates.

Polk State College is an equal access/equal opportunity institution committed to excellence through diversity in education and employment. The College complies with all state and federal laws granting rights to students, employees, and applicants for employment or admission to the College. Polk State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or pregnancy in its programs, activities, or employment. For questions or concerns, please contact: Lonnie Thompson, Chief of Institutional Compliance & Engagement/Title IX Coordinator ; 999 Avenue H, NE; Winter Haven, FL 33881; Office: WAD 227; Ext. 5378;

Polk State College is a drug-free workplace and participates in E-Verify.

Polk State College is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you feel you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with Polk State, please call or e-mail and let us know the nature of your request, along with your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will receive a response

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