Adjunct Instructor, English Prep

The Foundation for Palm Beach State College

. Instruct college students according to educational theories and techniques .

Posted 10/14/2026part-timeBoca Raton • Florida • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in curriculum development and student assessment while effectively utilizing instructional technologies such as Canvas Learning Management System. Possesses strong communication skills to engage with diverse populations and maintain academic standards.

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Curriculum DevelopmentStudent AssessmentCanvas Learning Management SystemMicrosoft Office ProfessionalCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Curriculum DevelopmentStudent AssessmentInstructional TechnologyMicrosoft Office ProfessionalCourse SchedulingProgram EvaluationManual DexterityProofreadingAdministrative ProceduresEducational Theories

Soft Skills

Positive InteractionAdaptabilityCommunicationCollaborationDiversity Awareness

Tools & Technologies

Canvas Learning Management SystemMicrosoft Office Professional

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationCurriculum StandardsProgram EvaluationAccredited InstitutionDiverse Populations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Instruct college students according to educational theories and techniques
Develop discipline-related curricula
Assess student learning
Participate in program evaluation and college activities
Maintain college and department standards in support of the College’s mission and strategic plan
Develop, maintain, interpret, and execute administrative procedures and practices
Develop and maintain manuals regarding College policies, procedures, rules, and standards
Analyze class and program needs and recommend course retention or deletion
Develop and coordinate program and course schedules, faculty assignments, and test dates
Maintain and adjust calendars tracking schedules
Assist students with program curriculum, program and course reviews, and articulation activities
Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in English or Communications, Language Arts or TESOL
Or Bachelor’s degree in a related field and a minimum of 9 graduate semester hours in English, Communications, Developmental Education, Language Arts, Composition, Rhetoric, or TESOL
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications
Ability to utilize Canvas Learning Management System and other instructional technologies
Ability to interact positively with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the public
Ability to work a fluctuating schedule including evenings and weekends
Official transcripts, college-stamped student copies, or non-web based unofficial transcripts must be attached to the application
Degrees earned in the United States must be conferred by an accredited institution recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation
Degrees earned outside the United States must be validated by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)
Reach and grasp objects
Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Use of video display terminal
Use manual dexterity and fine motor skills
Communicate information orally and in writing
Receive and understand information through oral and written communication
Proofread and check documents for accuracy

Benefits

Comp & perks

Part-time adjunct employment
Employment contingent upon passing a drug test and completing a criminal background investigation
Work schedule varies according to teaching assignment
Opportunity to work with professionals from across the U.S. and abroad