Adjunct Instructor, History

About this role

Instruct college students in accordance with educational theories and techniques. Develop discipline related curricula, assess student learning, participate in program evaluation and college activities. Maintain college and department standards in support of the College's mission and strategic plan. Work schedule varies according to teaching assignment.

• Develop, maintain, interpret, and execute administrative procedures and practices.
• Develop and maintain manuals regarding the College's policies, procedures, rules, and standards.
• Analyze class and program needs of the College.
• Determine and recommend the retention or deletion of courses.
• Develop and coordinate program and course schedules, faculty assignments, and test dates.
• Maintain calendar as necessary to track these schedules and adjust as required.
• Assist students, program curriculum, program and course reviews, and articulation activities.

Master's degree in History or Master's degree and 18 graduate semester hours in History.

Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications; utilize Canvas Learning Management System and other instructional technologies.

Interact positively with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the public.

• Reach and grasp objects.
• Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Use of video display terminal.
• Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
• Communicate information orally and in writing.
• Receive and understand information through oral and written communication.
• Proofread and check documents for accuracy.

Standard hourly rates vary based on the assigned course level and educational credentials.

Must have the ability to work a fluctuating schedule to include evenings and weekends.

• Applications without attached copies of official transcripts or non-web based unofficial transcripts will not be considered.
• Transcripts for Adjunct positions must either be an official copy or a college-stamped student copy or a non-web based unofficial transcript, scanned into an electronic format and attached to their application. Transcripts produced through web-based student systems will not be accepted.
• Degrees earned in the United States must be conferred by an accredited institution of higher education recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
• Degrees earned outside the United States must be validated by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
• An evaluation report from an accrediting organization must be attached prior to the Final date to receive applications of each position.

Adjunct positions are filled on an as-needed basis according to departmental and instructional needs. This posting represents an open continuous applicant pool. Submission of an application does not guarantee an interview or employment.

The College conducts its employment activity within the State of Florida except for occasional brief and temporary pre-approved periods related to college travel.

Final date to receive applications:
This position is open until filled.

Palm Beach State College, Florida's first public community college, was founded in 1933 and has grown to become the largest institution of higher education in Palm Beach County. Currently serving a richly diverse student population of 49,000 annually, the College offers classes at five locations and offers bachelor's and associate degrees, professional certificates, and workforce development programs. With over 1,200 full-time employees, Palm Beach State College offers a highly attractive benefits package including health insurance, a retirement program, tuition assistance, and paid time off.

An Equal Access/Equal Opportunity/Veteran Preference/ADA Employer. Per the Florida Open Records and Public Meeting Laws (286.011), also known as "the Sunshine Laws," all correspondence received from applicants for any position with the College is a matter of public record. Palm Beach State College is an equal access, equal opportunity institution. The College complies with all state and federal laws granting rights to applicants for employment or admission to the College.

The College prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color,…