About the Department
Reporting to Captain Hoobin, 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 Program Manager and the Program Coordinator, adjuncts are issued a part-time, temporary term-to-term assignment.
Position 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.
Minimum Qualifications
Required Skills:
Working Conditions/Additional Information
Required Education:
Required Experience:
Previous employees and candidates are welcome to apply/reapply for any posted positions. Only one application per posting job number (listed at top of posting) is needed.
- 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.
Working Conditions/Additional Information
- This position is a part-time on-campus position located at our campus. (Remote/hybrid options are not available.)
- Weekend and evening work may be required.
- Position may be required to work during college closures (such as winter/spring break and inclement weather closures). Requires availability 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
- Reliable transportation is required for travel to campuses and centers. Possession of a valid Florida’s Driver’s License is required (or must be eligible to obtain a Florida’s license within 30 days).
Required Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Must be a CJSTC-certified General Topic Instructor.
Required Experience:
3 years of law enforcement
Previous employees and candidates are welcome to apply/reapply for any posted positions. Only one application per posting job number (listed at top of posting) is needed.
Other Qualifications
Submissions that do not include all parts of the following required information will not be considered:
- an electronic job application
- current vita/resume
- license/certification
- unofficial transcripts
The screening and selection process may take more than 2 weeks. Please contact[email protected]if you have questions or would like more information.
Important Information
- Upload unofficial transcripts when applying. If you need to request official transcripts, please have them sent directly to [email protected]. Once opened or uploaded by you, they become unofficial.
- If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
- Polk State College participates in E-Verify. Candidates must provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United States. Polk State College does not provide visa sponsorship.
- To request Veteran’s Preference, please be sure to upload all necessary documents (DD-214, etc.) to your application.
- Polk State College is a drug-free workplace.
- Polk State College is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation is considered on a case-by-case basis.
- Reference checks, successful completion of a background check, and third-party Education Verification for all stated degrees will be required prior to employment.
- Polk State College does NOT provide relocation assistance for this position.
- Applicants may reapply for any posted position.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Polk State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs, activities, or employment. For information about the College’s equal access and equal opportunity policies and procedures, or to file a complaint, please contact:
Title IX Coordinator
3425 Winter Lake Road
Lakeland, FL 33803
863.669.2903
For additional information, visit polk.edu/compliance
We encourage applicants to provide feedback of their experience or request help at [email protected].