Instructor - Spring Virtual Career Fair

General Summary

Join Us at Lake-Sumter State College Located in the heart of Florida, Lake-Sumter State College provides students with the opportunity to pursue their goals and join Florida’s dynamic workforce. We embrace our mission as a community college to increase access and opportunity for all learners in the communities we serve.

Under the leadership of President Heather Bigard, we are embarking on a bold journey to transform the ways in which we connect and educate our students while embracing our rich history of high-quality education and personalized student support services. We currently serve over 6,500 students each year and plan to grow to over 10,000 in the next several years.

The rapid growth in the Orlando metropolitan area, and particularly in our service area of Lake and Sumter Counties, is driving growth, innovation, and workforce demand in an array of industries offering high-skill, high-wage positions. By rapidly adapting and responding to this demand, Lake-Sumter State College will continue to be the premier workforce engine driving training and education opportunities in these counties.

Lake-Sumter State College delivers student success through personal attention and flexible pathways leading to rewarding careers and higher wages. We are committed to:

• Caring about each individual student, our peers, and our community;
• Communicating to ensure clarity and transparency, and
• Collaboration , knowing that the best possible outcomes are ensured when there is a sharing of ideas.

This is an exciting time at Lake-Sumter State College! When you join our team, you’ll have the opportunity to connect and collaborate with incredible faculty and staff who are focused on making a real difference in the lives of students in our community. Together, we will create a significant impact to meet the needs of today’s students and prepare for future generations.

We invite you to join us in our commitment to student success!

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Observe all college rules and regulations, State guidelines and professional mandates appropriate to teaching faculty.
Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and community.
Assist with curriculum review and development whenever appropriate.
Meet all scheduled classes for the full period as delineated on the schedule.
Teach assigned courses in accordance with catalog course descriptions and academic specifications.
Furnish each student and the dean's office with a course syllabus, which follows the prescribed format, including evaluation procedures, withdrawal procedures, class attendance, and other policies consistent with college procedures. Syllabus must be submitted to dean's office prior to or during the first week classes begin.
Keep accurate and up-to-date records on all students.
Submit grade reports on or before deadlines according to college procedures.
Participate in performance appraisal and instructional observation processes as specified by Associate VP or VP Academic Affairs.
Demonstrate knowledge of current instructional methods.
Use instructional support materials and equipment as appropriate to enhance class presentations.

Qualifications

Master's Degree with 18 graduate semester hours in teaching discipline.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Promote a common purpose consistent with stated College goals and demonstrate a commitment to students and the learning environment.
• Possess the knowledge of general written standards and procedures utilized, and have the ability to read, interpret, and follow procedural and policy manual related to the job tasks
• Demonstrate the ability to respond to supervision, guidance and direction in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies.
• Provide quality customer service by creating a welcoming and supportive environment.
• Present a professional image in word, action and attire.
• Demonstrate professionalism in dealing with a diverse population while understanding and respecting each other’s view of the world, personalities and working styles
• Conduct oneself in a manner consistent with the College’s standards of ethical conduct.
• Apply effective techniques to create working relationships with others to achieve common goals; successfully communicates and collaborates with others to achieve goals.
• Demonstrate skills necessary to look at situations and processes critically to make recommendations for improvement.
• Strong service orientation, and ability to effectively work as member, or leader, of a team by cooperating with others, offering to help others when needed and considering larger organizational goals rather than individual concerns. Includes the ability to build &/or support a constructive team spirit where members are committed to the goals and objectives of the organization.
• Plan, organize and successfully multitask to meet multiple deadlines and frequently new work tasks within required timeframes. Proven flexibility to successfully work on diversified projects at a fast and accurate pace.
• Effectively manage change and adaptability
• Adheres to all workplace safety rules, safety laws, regulations, standards and practices
• Ability to work various hours including nights, early morning and weekends
• Ability to travel amongst various campuses and attend College events, or off campus, as required