Adjunct Faculty, Humanities

Responsibilities

Teaching strategies will be incorporated to foster student learning, success and retention. Adjunct faculty will work with other faculty in support of curricula improvement as appropriate to promote students' success and mastery of course and program competencies. The person in this position will plan, organize and teach classes as assigned. Flexible hours, days and assigned campus location may vary due to enrollment.

• Master’s degree in Humanities
• Master’s degree in Liberal Arts with a Humanities core
• 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
  • Liberal/General 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

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

• Personal and professional commitment to creating an atmosphere of quality instruction at SSC.
• English reading, writing, and speaking skills at native level fluency.
• 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.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to exhibit a professional, courteous demeanor.

• Works in a classroom/lab setting.
• Flexible hours, days and assigned campus location may vary due to enrollment.

• Hourly rate per course contact hour:
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent – $44.76
  • Master’s degree – $48.65
  • Doctorate – $52.49
  • College Credit Courses Only – (rate not specified)
• Competitive salary and benefits for part-time faculty.

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. Criminal background checks and fingerprinting will be conducted for all new employees. The Office of Human Resources will determine which background checks shall be conducted for each position, based on the job description and responsibilities of the position.

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.

Seminole State College of Florida adheres to Florida’s Veteran’s Preference laws by providing preference in hiring to covered job applicants. 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.

Individuals who have completed college or university coursework 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.