Faculty, Owl Scholars; Summer Youth Program

Position: Faculty, Owl Scholars (Summer Youth Program)
Location: Largo

Position Title Faculty, Owl Scholars (Summer Youth Program) Position Type Faculty Department College and Career Transitions FLSA Exempt Union/Non Union Non Union Full Time or Part Time Part Time Grade ... Salary Range Hiring Salary Range $30/hr Fixed Term/Tenure Track (Faculty Only) Regular or Temporary Temporary

Job Description Summary

Responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of all learning activities in any given course. The instructor must remain current in the discipline area and continually explore teaching methods and strategies to engage learners, organize and plan instructional content that accommodates diverse learning styles, and devise appropriate assessment tools that monitor student learning outcomes. The instructor is also responsible for participating in related activities to include professional development, curriculum design, and other activities that contribute to the department, division, and College.

The instructor performs all other duties as directed by the Department Chair, Division Dean, EVP/Provost, or the President or designee.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

* Bachelor's degree (or higher) in an applicable field of education from an accredited college or university.

* At least one year of teaching experience, preferably with youth in an educational, recreational, or camp setting.

* Experience implementing high-impact teaching practices preferred

Criteria

CRITERIA:
The following criteria, which are not the sole criteria used in the final hiring decision, will be used to review the applications of those persons who meet the stated minimum qualifications and to select those qualified applicants who will be interviewed. Other information and observations made during the interview process may be considered in the selection process. A Resume/CV and cover letter are required with the application.

Please ensure that your documents address the criteria listed below for this position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

* Plan, organize, and teach curriculum content in support of course outcomes.

* Using applicable technology and andragogical principles, teach course content via an appropriate delivery format (may include face-to-face, hybrid, online, and remote instruction).

* Complete mandated institutional trainings and professional development as required

* Follow department and division requirements for preparing a course syllabus

* Facilitate appropriate instructional activities that promote student engagement and learning.

* Evaluate student performance using assessment tools as directed by the department, where appropriate; inform students in a timely manner of their progress

* Provide overview of the course syllabus, an outline of course objectives, course requirements, attendance policy, grading system, textbook(s), and supplemental materials.

* Notify students of key dates and course adjustments

* Comply with attendance and grading requirements as established for the course (may include maintaining an up-to-date electronic grade book and entering final grades by the established due date).

* Maintain accurate class records; submit required class records by the established due date

* Participate in departmental evaluation and course assessment processes as directed.

* Respond to student and parent emails and phone calls within 48 hours with the exception of weekends and holidays. Maintain regular communication with students. Use the assigned PGCC email for communication with the department and with students.

* Attend all required meetings.

* Perform all other job-related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

* Mastery of course content

* Ability to provide service to diverse populations using a student-centered approach

* Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty and staff

* Ability to plan, deliver and assess effective instruction

* Ability to teach in face to face, remote and online modalities, as needed

* Ability to effectively use instructional technology (Internet, instructional software, learning management system, videoconferencing, etc.).

* Critical thinking, organization, and conflict management skills

* Research skills (where appropriate)

* Time management, planning and organizational skills

* Ability to work as part of a team

* Problem-solving and analytical ability

* Ability to teach in non-traditional formats (online, remote, hybrid) and settings (off-campus, weekends, evenings and accelerated).

Job Requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle, or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to a, personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine.

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