Professor of English
Valencia College is seeking Professors of English to join our dedicated, passionate faculty team as a full-time, annual and tenure-track appointment beginning fall 2018.
We’re not just any college. And you‘re just not any employee. You’re someone who is passionate about improving the lives of our students, our team, our community and, ultimately, our world.
If you want to play a role in shaping the future of students at one of the largest community colleges in Florida, recognized as one of “The Great Colleges to Work For” by The Chronicle of Higher Education, and the inaugural winner of the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, take the first steps by completing and submitting an online application for this position.
For Professor of English position, please apply directly at: https://valenciacollege.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=5321&source=handshake
Degree Requirement: Master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution with a major in English, literature, writing, linguistics, applied linguistics or MFA in Writing or Creative Writing OR a Master’s degree in another field with 18 graduate semester hours in English, literature, writing, linguistics or applied linguistics by August 2018.
Salary: Full Time Faculty positions are compensated based on the Full Time Faculty Salary Schedule: http://valenciacollege.edu/HR/documents/Valencia-College-Salary-Schedule-for-Fiscal-Year-2017-18.pdf
Work Hours: Teaching assignments may include day, night, or weekend classes.
Location:
- Poinciana, FL 34746 – (1AA)
- Kissimmee, FL 34744 – (1AA) (2TT)
- Winter Park, FL 32792 - (1TT)
Valencia College has campuses conveniently located throughout Central Florida that are accessible by local freeways, expressways and surface streets. But the convenient commute is just part of the appeal.
As one of the fastest growing cities in America, Orlando offers just the right mix of laid-back Florida lifestyle and the amenities of a big city, making it a great place to live and work.
Closing date: Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at 7:00pm EST
For consideration, the following is required for all applicants including current Valencia employees: Cover letter and resume
- Cover letter and resume
- Completed on-line employment application Include all applicable experience related to the position as it could affect compensation
- Learning-centered statement
- Unofficial transcripts (degree must be conferred by the time of hire). Be prepared to bring sealed official transcripts if selected for an interview. It is the applicant's responsibility to have any foreign transcripts evaluated prior to submission through an authorized evaluation service.
- Letters of reference
8-month, Annually Appointed
As an 8-month, annually appointed faculty member, you will be primarily responsible for teaching in discipline, planning, organizing and providing feedback to promote and direct student learning. This position is appointed each year and contracted to teach six courses, maintain 12 office hours and, in addition, works with the dean to identify and then contribute five hours of service in areas that support student learning and engagement.
10-month, Tenure-Track Appointed
10-month, tenure-track professors are, in addition to teaching in discipline, responsible for curriculum development, selection of discipline resources, assists in the development and evaluation of faculty and participates in college governance activities. As a 10-month, tenure track faculty member, you will be on a continuing contract to teach 5 courses, maintain 10 office hours, and 10 college service hours that may include, but not limited to serving on committees and work teams, research and special projects.
Valencia’s tenure-track professors must successfully complete a five-year tenure earning process for continued employment.
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