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Position Number : FT0054

Position Title :

Associate Professor, English

Job Type : Faculty

FT / PT : Full-Time

Employee Class Description :

Faculty 10 Month, Tenure

General Position Description :

Primarily responsible for teaching in the discipline(s) in which they are credentialed and assigned. Responsible for facilitation of student learning and academic success through high-quality instruction, curriculum development, and student support. Delivers course content across a variety of modalities—including synchronous and asynchronous formats—while utilizing varied teaching methods and instructional technologies. Supports institutional goals through active participation in discipline-specific and collegewide meetings, college service, shared governance, compliance requirements, and continuous improvement initiatives. Demonstrates a commitment to holistic student development and support, learning-centered teaching strategies, learning outcomes-based assessment, professional growth and development, and student-focused teaching practice through continuous development of the Essential Competencies of a Valencia Educator.

Grade : MA

Exemption Status : Exempt

Posting Number : F1549P

Location(s) :

Orlando, FL 32811 - West Campus, Orlando, FL 32801 - Downtown Campus, Orlando, FL 32825 - East Campus, Collegewide

Proposed Work Schedule (Please note hours subject to change based on business needs) :

• 40-hour work week – Teaching assignments may include day, night, and / or weekend classes
• Campus placement will be determined at the time of hire by the discipline Dean and based on business needs.
• Additional campus locations may be added to this search prior to the date of closing, based on hiring needs.

Number of Vacancies :

Posting Start Date :

01 / 23 / 2026

Posting End Date : 02 / 23 / 2026

Open Until Filled : No

Quicklink for Posting :

https : / / valenciacollege.peopleadmin.com / postings / 41645

Salary Range :

Please see special instructions

Description of Job Function :

1. Facilitates student learning by delivering course material, guiding student interactions, and employing various teaching methods and technologies to engage students in both synchronous and asynchronous learning environments.

2. Designs and adapts course materials and curriculum, instructional methods, and assessments to ensure relevance, quality, accessibility, and alignment with academic and industry standards.

3. Plans and prepares instruction across different courses, multiple modalities, and varying parts of term, integrating learning management systems, digital tools, and emerging technologies to enhance curriculum presentation, student engagement, and communication.

4. Develops assignments, exams, and projects aligned with course objectives to measure learning outcomes effectively. Provides timely, meaningful feedback to guide improvement, ensuring objective and consistent student evaluations. Incorporates universal design principles and adheres to accessibility standards to promote academic integrity, fairness, and honesty in the learning process.

5. Engages in prompt and proactive communication with students to clarify course content, address questions or concerns, and offer individualized academic support through one-on-one or small-group interactions, while providing constructive guidance to reinforce learning and progress.

6. Supports student success by identifying individual needs, connecting students to appropriate college resources (e.g., academic advising, counseling, tutoring, financial aid, career services), and providing guidance in academic, personal, and professional development to foster college success behaviors and career readiness.

7. Engages in institutional initiatives by attending and contributing to department, division, and college meetings, participating in faculty hiring, and ensuring compliance with policies, accreditation standards, and academic requirements. Contributes to the enhancement of academic quality and alignment by reviewing and approving courses, instructional materials, and discipline resources.

8. Supports institutional effectiveness and continuous improvement by participating in assessment activities, learning outcomes evaluation, and accreditation processes. Prepares and submits required documentation to promote instructional quality and overall success.

9. Engages in continuous professional development and maintains qualifications. Participates in courses, conferences, workshops, and other learning opportunities to enhance teaching effectiveness, industry expertise, field knowledge, and student success while maintaining required licensures and certifications in compliance with industry standards.

10. Actively participates in committees, cross-functional work teams, and shared governance by contributing expertise, advancing group objectives, and collaborating on institutional policies and strategic initiatives. May serve as an advisor to student clubs and organizations by providing mentorship, ensuring compliance with institutional policies, and supporting initiatives and events.

11. Creates and curates course templates, instructional materials, and departmental resources to support faculty in delivering high-quality, consistent, and effective instruction.

12. Engages with local organizations, educational institutions, business partners, as well as community and industry events to strengthen connections between the college and the broader community.

13. Participates in the Teaching and Learning Academy, demonstrating excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service while fulfilling requirements for a continuing contract. (Associate Professor Only).

14. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Drivers License Requirement :

Not Applicable

Required Minimum Education :

Faculty Positions Only - Level of education per Credentials Manual.

Required Field of Study :

Appropriate level of education [required] See Credentials Procedures Manual at : http : / / valenciacollege.edu / faculty / forms / credentials /

Preferred Type of Experience :

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).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

1. Skill in facilitating learning through the delivery of engaging and effective instruction across multiple modalities, guided student interactions, and the use of various teaching methods, instructional technologies, and active learning strategies to enhance student engagement and comprehension.

2. Ability to apply learning outcomes-based assessment principles to align course instruction with student learning outcomes, evaluate student progress, and provide meaningful feedback through formative and summative assessments that foster critical thinking, self-directed learning, and overall academic growth.

3. Knowledge of instructional design, curriculum development, and content alignment with the ability to create and curate course templates, assessments, and instructional materials for multiple modalities in collaboration with faculty to ensure consistency across sections and high-quality, effective teaching practices that meet academic and industry standards.

4. Knowledge of educational technology and its application in instruction to enhance student engagement through learning management systems, digital tools, and emerging technologies.

5. Ability to design accessible course content and learning materials that meet varying student needs while implementing strategies that ensure fairness in assessments, foster student accountability, and uphold academic integrity and standards.

6. Ability to provide proactive academic support through timely communication, course-related outreach, and targeted assistance outside of class while applying best practices in student engagement to foster motivation, persistence, and academic success across various learning environments.

7. Skill in identifying student needs, connecting them to institutional resources, and supporting holistic student growth by guiding them in academic planning, skill building, and career exploration to promote both academic and personal success.

8. Knowledge of institutional policies, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements to support curriculum approval processes, ensure institutional accountability, and maintain accurate documentation and reporting.

9. Ability to commit to ongoing professional development and reflective teaching practices by engaging in courses, learning opportunities, and industry updates to enhance instructional effectiveness, while maintaining required licensures and certifications through timely renewal and compliance with industry standards to uphold professional qualifications.

10. Ability to contribute to institutional service and governance by actively participating in committees, cross-functional work teams, and shared governance initiatives, collaborating with faculty, staff, and administrators to review policies, develop recommendations, and support strategic-decision-making.

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.

Job specific working conditions :

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.