Adjunct, Mathematics

Salary $41.37 Hourly Location Lakeland Job Type Part-Time/Temporary Job Number 202600159 Org Math Opening Date 07/22/2026 Closing Date 12/11/2026 8:00 AM Eastern Please label all uploaded documents with your full name (for example: Jane_Doe_Resume ). This helps ensure your materials are properly matched to your application. If you are a currently active Polk State College employee, please create an account using your polk.edu staff email address. Our HR system will not recognize you as an active employee.

Description

Reporting to the campus Dean of Academic Affairs, the adjunct faculty member is an important part of our academic community. The primary role of this position is to provide college-level instruction and academic-related activities designed to encourage, support, and enable student success. Working closely with the campus Associate Dean of Academics and the Department Coordinator/Program Director, adjuncts are issued a part-time, temporary term-to-term assignment. Essential Functions/Duties Teach courses in accordance with college and departmental policies and procedures, as well as Basic Course Information sheets.

Prepare and submit timely grade reports and other reports on student performance as may be scheduled or required. Organize class activities and assignments, relating them to the overall learning outcomes of the course. Provide input and work with other faculty and staff to review, produce and/or select course-related materials. Typical Qualifications 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 of effective instruction. Knowledge and understanding of the characteristics and challenges of community college students. Knowledge and understanding of principles of curriculum development. Working Conditions/Additional Information This position is a part-time on-campus position located at either our Winter Haven campus, Lakeland campus, or at a center.

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). Reliable transportation is required for travel to campuses and centers. REQUIRED EDUCATION: Master’s degree or higher in Mathematics or Statistics from a regionally accredited college or university. or Master’s degree or higher with at least 18 graduate credit hours in Mathematics or Statistics from a regionally accredited college or university.

Teaching experience is preferred. Please note that Adjuncts are hired based on enrollment for the Fall and Spring semesters. Candidates will be contacted as positions become available.

Supplemental Information

Submissions that do not include all parts of the following required information will not be considered: an electronic job application current vita/resume unofficial transcripts Important Information Upload unofficial transcripts when applying. If you need to request official transcripts, please have them sent directly to [email protected]. Once opened or uploaded by you, they become unofficial. 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 Veteran’s 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.

Equal Opportunity

Statement Polk State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs, activities, or employment. For information about the College’s equal access and equal opportunity policies and procedures, or to file a complaint, please contact: Title IX Coordinator 3425 Winter Lake Road Lakeland, FL 33803 863.669.2903 [email protected] For additional information, visit polk.edu/compliance We encourage applicants to provide feedback on their experience or request help at [email protected] . This position is not eligible for benefits. 01 Are you over the age of 18? Yes No 02 Are you currently authorized to work in the United States for any U.S. employer?

Yes No 03 Will you now or in the future require any type of employer sponsorship or immigration-related support to legally work for Polk State College? (This includes but is not limited to the following: H-1B, H-1B1, J-1, TN, E-3, O-1, F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT.) Yes No 04 Are you currently in a period of F-1 CPT or OPT or seeking employment under one of these programs? Yes No 05 Are you a United States Veteran or a qualifying family member seeking to use Veterans' Preference? (Please upload your DD-214 documents to your profile/application.) Yes No 06 Are you a current employee at Polk State College? Yes No 07 Are you bilingual? Yes No 08 I am able to work 100% on campus and I do not require a remote or hybrid schedule.

Yes No 09 Do you have a Master’s degree or higher in Mathematics or Statistics or a Master’s degree or higher with at least 18 graduate credit hours in Mathematics or Statistics from a regionally accredited college or university? Yes No 10 How many total years of instructional/teaching experience do you have? None 1-2 years 2-3 years 3-5 years 5-10 years 10+ years 11 Please select your preferred work location(s). Bartow Haines City/Davenport Lakeland Lake Wales Winter Haven No Prefence 12 The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions.

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