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Valencia College
Valencia College invites you to become part of a growing community of passionate part-time faculty committed to inspiring brighter tomorrows for our students. Over the last 50 years, Valencia College has pioneered the use of innovative learning approaches to make secondary education more accessible.
At Valencia College, we believe that “ anyone can learn anything under the right conditions. ” With this goal in mind, we work to support students in achieving their academic and career goals. Faculty are essential to the College’s ambitious goals and to improving the lives of our students. We hope you’ll consider applying to join our team!
What are the Position Requirements:
A Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a major in political science, government, or international relations OR 18 graduate semester hours in political science, government or international relations and a Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution. **The J.D. and M.P.A. degrees alone are not considered as appropriate training for undergraduate political science teaching assignments. Either degree must be supplemented with 18 prefix-specific graduate hours as indicated above.**
We are hiring faculty members to teach POS 2041
This position will offer Face-to-Face, Online, Mixed Mode modalities.
We have positions available at East, West, Winter Park, Osceola, Downtown and Lake Nona.
Please note that you will need to establish and maintain Florida residency within 30 days from your start date if selected for this position.
What is Our Process: Application collection begins: April 22th, 2024
Application closing date: This position is open until filled . Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and the posting may close at any time. Please ensure to submit your completed application as soon as possible.
Anticipated start date: Fall 2024 (August)
Why Work for Valencia College: Our total rewards program provides part-time faculty a wide-ranging combination of pay, paid time off, FICA alternative, professional development, work/life balance in a meaningful, collaborative work environment, and so much more .
We invite you to complete the online application form and include the following required materials:
Resume or curriculum vitae
Unofficial transcripts [must be uploaded at the time of application submission] Note: degree must be conferred by the time of hire.
Applicants must complete the entire online application form, including the work history section, even if attaching a resume. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Additional Information: Applicants with degrees from institutions from outside of the United States are required to complete the following steps:
Provide a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts and degrees. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have any foreign transcripts evaluated prior to submission through an authorized evaluation service such as World Education Services.
This position is not eligible for Veteran’s Preference under Florida Statute 295.07(5)(a), F.S.
Additional campus locations may be added to this search prior to the date of closing, based on hiring needs.
Primarily responsible for teaching in discipline or discipline areas in which he/she has specific training and/or competence. Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student learning in keeping with Valencia’s learning-centered values and in a manner that meets the essential competencies of a Valencia educator.
Essential Job Functions Prepares and delivers instruction to students in assigned modalities (including classroom, hybrid, online, etc.). Prepares instructional materials. Provides feedback on students’ progress, including evaluation of student mastery of course and program outcomes.
Provides feedback to students in matters related to academic success in a timely manner.
Prepares and submits required documentation including course syllabi, student attendance, final course grades, and other information as requested or required by the college.
Maintains and disseminates current information pertaining to services available to students throughout the college.
Is familiar with and maintains behavior and actions consistent with college policies.
Maintains professional development/growth according to personal needs and requirements for certification.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Required Qualifications:
Teaching experience at the community college level (in some cases, related work experiences in the field, professional licensure and certifications, honors and awards, continuous documented excellence in teaching, or other demonstrated competencies and achievements that contribute to effective teaching and student learning outcomes may be used to support an application in lieu of degree and course work requirements).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge and understanding of learning-centered values.
Knowledge of, ability to develop, and commitment to use emerging technologies and alternative delivery methods appropriately, including online delivery, hybrid course options, content software, web-enhancements, etc.
Ability to design learning opportunities that promote student life skills development while enhancing discipline learning.
Ability to effectively communicate interpersonally (in group and one-on-one settings), orally, and in writing.
Working Conditions
This job primarily operates in a professional office environment. The employee will routinely operate standard office equipment including but not limited to computers, keyboards, mouse, phones, photocopiers, printers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
This job also operates in a classroom setting and may use equipment such as microphones and audio/videorecorders. Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings or weekends, as needed. Must have reliable transportation, and proof of liability and property damage insurance on the vehicle used may be required.
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
• Part-Time Faculty at Valencia College may teach 1 to 4 courses per semester, with credit hours not typically exceeding 12 hours; how many courses would you be available to teach each semester? (Open Ended Question)
• Valencia College offers the opportunity to teach courses in multiple modalities, definitions available at this link: Please select the teaching modalities that you would prefer? Face-to-Face, Online, Mixed Mode Face-to-Face
Online
Mixed Mode
• Part Time Faculty at Valencia College may teach on multiple campuses — please select on the campus[es] you prefer? West
East
Osceola
Lake Nona
Poinciana
Winter Park
Downtown
• In order to determine an applicant’s proficiency in written communication and ensure the appropriateness of teaching assignments, a directed writing sample is required. Please provide us with a description of how you would create the “right conditions” to advance student learning. (Open Ended Question)
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