Professor, Mathematics (Winter Haven)

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Reporting to the campus Academic Dean the primary role of this full-time instructional position is to provide college-level instruction and instruction-related activities designed to encourage support and enable students success. Working for Polk State College you join a talented and dedicated academic community as they prepare tomorrows leaders.

• 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 on-going 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

The compensation (pay level) for this position is based upon the degree level attained and years of experience in the specific discipline (Step 10 is the maximum step for an incoming faculty member). Please review the Polk State College Salary Schedule here to ensure our pay ranges are within your compensation expectations.

Required Skills:

• 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 effective instruction.
• Knowledge and understanding of the characteristics and challenges of community college students.
• Knowledge and understanding of principles of curriculum development.

• This position is a full-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).
• Travel to seminars and conferences required.
• Reliable transportation is required for travel to campuses and centers.

• Masters degree or higher in Mathematics or Statistics from a regionally accredited college or university.

• Masters degree or higher with at least 18 graduate credit hours in Mathematics or Statistics from a regionally accredited college or university.

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.
• Unofficial transcripts.

• 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 Veterans 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

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