Part-Time Faculty, Math

Description of Job Function 1. 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. Description of Job Function 2. Provides feedback to students in matters related to academic success in a timely manner. Description of Job Function 3. Prepares and submits required documentation including course syllabi, student attendance, final course grades, and other information as requested or required by the college. Description of Job Function 4. Maintains and disseminates current information pertaining to services available to students throughout the college. Description of Job Function 5. Is familiar with and maintains behavior and actions consistent with college policies. Description of Job Function 6. Maintains professional development/growth according to personal needs and requirements for certification. Description of Job Function 7. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Drivers License Requirement Drivers License Requirement Required Qualifications Required Minimum Education Faculty Positions Only - Level of education per Credentials Manual. Required Field of Study Appropriate level of education. See Credentials Procedures Manual at: http://valenciacollege.edu/faculty/forms/credentials/ Other 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). Required License/Certification Preferred Qualifications Preferred Education & Field of Study Preferred Type of Experience Preferred Licenses/Certification Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 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. Skill in the use of personal computers and general office software. Ability to design learning opportunities that promote student life skills development while enhancing discipline learning. Demonstrated understanding of developmental advising (Valencia’s LifeMap) and competency-based learning (LifeMap). Ability to develop and implement diverse teaching and learning strategies that accommodate the learning styles of students and that promote both acquisition and applications of knowledge and understanding (Learning Centered Teaching Strategies). Ability to use consistent, timely formative and summative assessment measures to enhance learning (Assessment). Ability to design learning opportunities that acknowledge, draw upon and are enriched by student diversity in the learning environment (Inclusion and Diversity). Ability to design and implement curriculum that aligns elements of student learning toward growth in the Student Core Competencies and progression through course sequences (Outcomes-Based Practice). Commitment to stay current and continually improve knowledge and understanding of the discipline (Professional Commitment). Ability to continuously examine the effectiveness of teaching, counseling, librarianship and assessment methodologies in terms of student learning by engaging in the scholarship of teaching and learning (Scholarship of Teaching and Learning). Ability to effectively communicate interpersonally (in group and one-on-one settings), orally, and in writing. Working Conditions General 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. Typical physical competencies include but are not limited to frequently remaining stationary, moving, reaching, positioning self and occasionally ascending/descending, lifting/moving objects weighing between 5-15 pounds. This job also entails frequently communicating, discerning and exchanging information, detecting and perceiving objects up close, at a distance, and the ability to adjust focus. Cognitive abilities include but are not limited to frequently using discretion, judgment, reasoning, memory, learning, maintaining confidentiality, comprehension, problem solving, and decision-making. The typical work environment, physical and cognitive demands listed above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The College has a process to identify and make available reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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 be able to travel locally on a flexible schedule, 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: https://valenciacollege.edu/academics/courses/course-types.php, 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. As an open-access college, at Valencia College we open our doors to everyone. One of our Big Ideas is that "anyone can learn anything under the right conditions." This means that as educators we are committed to creating the conditions that make success attainable for all students. Please provide us with a description of how you would create the "right conditions" to advance student learning. (Open Ended Question) Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents Cover letter Resume/Vita Transcript 1 Optional Documents Transcript 2 Reference Letter 1 Reference Letter 2 Reference Letter 3 Other Documents