Interim Social Studies Professor, Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School

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Description

Reporting to the Principal of Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School, this interim teaching position will provide Social Studies instruction with academic-related activities designed to encourage, support and enable student success.

Essential Functions/Duties

• Teach courses in accordance with published course descriptions, schedules, procedures, and course outlines.
• Work with the campus dean, associate dean, department chairs and other faculty and staff as appropriate to assess and modify course and program goals, objectives, methods, and content.
• Conduct ongoing evaluation of student progress and maintain records of student course/class performance.
• Prepare and submit grade reports and other reports on student performance as may be scheduled or required.
• Conduct class evaluations and complete other college evaluations in accordance with college policy.
• Maintain a high level of expertise in the subjects taught.

Typical Qualifications

• Required Skills:
• Demonstrated extensive knowledge of the subject area(s) in which the individual is responsible for instruction.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of effective communication and of effective instruction.
• Knowledge and understanding of the characteristics of high school students.
• Knowledge and understanding of principles of curriculum development.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing, and orally with a variety of audiences in a variety of settings.
• Ability to make professional judgments within defined parameters of policy and professional standards.

• Working Conditions/Additional Information
• Normal office and classroom working conditions. Attendance at seminars and conferences is beneficial and may be required.

• Salary and Benefits Information
• The compensation (pay level) for this position is based upon the degree level attained and years of teaching experience.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; short-term disability; paid holidays and sick leave; vacation (excluding faculty positions); retirement benefits for eligible employees; and college fee waivers.

• Required Education
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Possession or eligibility for a Florida Teaching Certificate or Statement of Eligibility in the subject to be taught is required.

• Preferred Education
• A Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Social Studies, or a related discipline preferred.

Preferred Experience:

• Teaching experience is preferred.
• Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience in community or state college teaching and assessment.

Supplemental Information

Submissions that do not include all parts of the following required information will not be considered:

• A resume.
• An electronic job application (all sections MUST be completed).
• A cover letter or statement of teaching philosophy.
• A Florida Teaching Certificate or Statement of Eligibility in the subject to be taught.
• Unofficial transcripts.

• Important Information
• 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.
• Employment visa sponsorship is unavailable for this position. Applicants requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., F-1 STEM OPT, H-1B, TN, J1, etc.) will not be considered.
• 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.

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Title IX Coordinator

3425 Winter Lake Road

Lakeland, FL 33803

863.669.2903

compliance@polk.edu

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