What are the responsibilities and job description for the Humanities Instructor - South Florida State College position at South Florida State College?
Full-time (9-month) faculty position to teach Introduction to Humanities, Humanities Survey 1, Humanities Survey 2 and other related courses. Primarily in-person courses with online components as part of load. Teaching assignments may be in Highlands, Hardee, or DeSoto counties. Position begins January 2027.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Guides learning in the teaching discipline and related courses at various campuses and centers.
- Assists in curriculum development, creating learning activities and implementing assessment and planning.
- Works a basic work week of forty (40) hours which includes classroom instruction, office hours for student conferences, preparation/research and other professional activities.
- Attends and participates in departmental meetings, college-wide academic meetings, and official functions scheduled by the administration. Serves on college committees as assigned.
- Evaluates student learning outcomes and objective achievement, maintaining and reporting information as prescribed by college policies and procedures; supervises students and resolves classroom problems.
- Maintains appropriate credentials and current knowledge of developments and teaching strategies in the discipline/program areas taught. Participates in professional development activities including, but not limited to: workshops and conferences; membership in professional organizations; self-improvement course work and activities.
- Participates in and supports faculty and student activities. Maintains good relationships with community agencies and groups, participating when appropriate.
- Contributes to unit planning, assessment, and college institutional effectiveness efforts.
- Acts in accordance with local, state, and federal laws/regulations as well as College policies and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
SFSC is strongly committed to diversity and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates
Job Requirements:
Educational: Master's degree in a Humanities discipline (such as art, literature, theatre, music or philosophy) from a regionally-accredited institution (or a Master's degree and 18 graduate semester hours in a Humanities discipline) required; Doctorate preferred. Graduate-level coursework preferred in one or more of the following areas: Theatre or Music.
(Please submit unofficial copies of your transcripts for review. You will be allowed to do this during the application process or you may login in at a later time.)
Experiential: Post-secondary teaching and distance learning experience strongly preferred. Related field experience highly desirable.
Other: Reliable transportation for travel within the service district required.
Additional Information:
Classification: Faculty
Instructional Supervisor: Chair, English/Humanities Department
Posting Date: September 2, 2026
Starting Annual Salary Range: with a Master's degree $46,724 - $52,330; with a Master's degree 30 GSH $48,319 - $54,117; with a Doctorate $51,268 - $57,420
Application review begins: October 8, 2026
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Salary : $46,724 - $57,420