Instructor Humanities (9 month)
- Employer
- Lake-Sumter State College
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Apr 14, 2023
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Education, Other Education, Administrative, Academic Affairs, Adult & Continuing Education Programs
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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About Lake-Sumter State College
This is an exciting time at Lake-Sumter State College!
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.
As a Lakehawk, 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 continue to 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!
Job Summary
- Plan and carry out instructional duties, which maximize learning by students.
- Supervise students in accordance with program procedures, academic, and course related concerns.
- Teach assigned courses in accordance with course descriptions.
- Work a minimum of 35 hours per week, which includes 15 classroom hours, 10-office or student contact hours, and 10 hours as needed by the instructor.
- Assist with registration and/or recruitment when requested.
- Furnish each student with a course syllabus listing performance objectives, course expectations, grading procedures, withdrawal procedures, class attendance policies, and office phone and e-mail access.
- Function as a member of faculty committees in developing the instructional program and educational philosophy of the college.
- Attend all scheduled or called meetings by the President or Vice President of Academic -, Deans, and Department Chairs unless excused by the administrator in charge.
- Teach all classes for the full period as scheduled.
- Evaluate student progress and achievement with clear methods presented on course syllabus.
- Utilize evaluation results for planning, instruction, counseling, and program modification.
- Keep accurate and up-to-date records.
- Submit grade reports and other required data on or before deadline dates.
- Resolve discipline problems within sphere of responsibility.15. Assists and counsel's students as needed including during office and campus times.
- Utilize materials and equipment necessary to accomplish designated tasks.
- Demonstrate knowledge of current instructional developments.
- Regularly examine content of assigned courses and recommend changes to curriculum committee as needed.
- Comply with appropriate administrative rules/regulations and Board Policy.
- Participate in an annual evaluation process as specified by the Vice President of Academic Affairs.
- Participate in Commencement Activities.
- Maintain continuity of communication with students, community, faculty, staff, and supervisors through timely replies to meeting, phone, mail, and email requests.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Master's Degree with 18 graduate semester hours in teaching discipline.
Minimum Qualifications & Education
- 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.
- Proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Outlook and MS Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
- 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 effectively communicating and collaborating 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 work both independently and 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.
- Successfully and consistently exemplify LSSC Core Values of Care, Communication, Collaboration and Celebration
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