Adjunct Faculty, Legal Studies

Responsibilities

Teaching strategies will be incorporated to foster student learning, success and retention. Adjunct faculty will work with other faculty in support of curricula improvement as appropriate to promote students' success and mastery of course and program competencies. The person in this position will plan, organize and teach classes as assigned. Flexible hours, days and assigned campus location may vary due to enrollment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Option 1: Juris Doctorate from a regionally accredited institution

Option 2: Master’s degree or higher with at least 18 graduate hours in any combination of the following qualifying fields:

• Business Law
• Civil and Tort Liability
• Constitutional Law
• Contract Law
• Corporate Law
• Cyber Law
• Family Law
• Financial/Federal Law and Regulations
• Intellectual Property Law
• International Business Policy
• International Law
• Trade and Commerce Policy

Terminal Degree Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate • Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) •

Doctorate degree in Business • Doctorate degree in other closely-related field and/or significant coursework in discipline

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES & SKILLS:

1. A personal and professional commitment to creating an atmosphere of quality instruction at SSC.

2. English reading, writing and speaking skills at the native level of fluency.

3. Ability to utilize technology and innovative pedagogy to enhance teaching and learning.

4. Understanding of and commitment to working with a diverse student population in a multicultural environment.

5. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

6. Ability to exhibit a professional, courteous demeanor.

This description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

Work Environment and Special Considerations:

1. Works in a classroom/lab setting.

2. Flexible hours, days and assigned campus location may vary due to enrollment.

This position is not eligible for Veterans'
Preference.

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Are you passionate about teaching and ready to inspire the next generation of learners? Seminole State College of Florida is seeking dedicated adjunct faculty who are committed to student success and academic excellence. Serving more than 22,000 students across five campuses and online, Seminole State offers 200+ degree and certificate programs, high-demand bachelor’s degrees, and seamless transfer pathways such as DirectConnect to UCF. With small class sizes, flexible learning options, and a 95% placement rate for A.S. graduates, our faculty make a lasting difference in students’ lives while preparing them for 21st-century careers.

Compensation & Support

Adjunct faculty are paid according to Seminole State College’s
Non-Bargaining Unit Salary Schedule, based on the instructor’s highest degree earned.

This posting is for a College Credit Course . To view current pay rates, please refer to the Salary Schedule here.

In addition to competitive pay, Seminole State offers part-time faculty access to professional development opportunities, retirement savings options, and campus resources. Adjunct faculty also have free access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), providing confidential support services for employees and their households. Learn more about available benefits and resources here
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Employment

Finalists and individuals recommended for employment at Seminole
State College must reside in the State of Florida at the time of hire and may be subject to background investigations and fingerprinting in compliance with Florida Statute 1001.64; and
Seminole State College Policy 1.020; 2.020. Criminal background checks and fingerprinting will be conducted for all new employees, and for rehired employees who have had a break in service for one year or more. The Office of Human Resources will determine which background checks shall be conducted for each position, based upon its review of job descriptions and the responsibilities of the position. These include, but are not limited to, positions that have access to money, master keys, security-sensitive areas and confidential information; positions that have the capability to create, delete, and alter records; and positions that are responsible for the care and instruction of children. The College will conduct various types of background checks which may include, but are not limited to: criminal background, credit check, driver's license check, previous employment and references.

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REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (To ensure full consideration all of the following documents must be attached to the application prior to the closing date):

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts showing the date of degree conferral; this

applies to Seminole State College employees as well as external candidates (unofficial copies accepted for application purposes).
Please note: Official Transcripts are REQUIRED upon hire.

• Letters of recommendation are strongly encouraged.

TO ATTACH ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS :

• From the Seminole State

College Home page , scroll to the bottom and click on
Employment

• Click on Complete or Review an Existing Application
• Select either Sign In with existing username and

password or New User to create an account

• Click on My Job Applications to view applied jobs,

resumes and attachments

• Click on the + under My Cover Letters and Attachments to

attach documents.

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Opportunity

Seminole State College is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, pregnancy, national origin, ethnicity, age, sex, gender, veterans’ or military status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, or any other factor protected under applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations in its programs, activities, and employment.

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VETERANS' PREFERENCE:

Seminole State College of Florida adheres to Florida’s Veteran’s
Preference laws by providing preference in hiring to covered job applicants. Moreover, in recognition of the valuable contributions made by veterans, the College also considers any applicant’s military service background when filling job positions not covered by Veteran’s Preference laws.

To claim Veteran's Preference for eligible positions, a copy of your DD-214 form, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active
Duty must be uploaded and attached to your application to claim
Veterans' Preference.

HOLDERS OF DEGREES FROM INSTITUTIONS OUTSIDE THE USA:

Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States are required to obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts and degrees. Foreign transcripts should be evaluated by one of the organizations approved by the National Association of Credential
Evaluation Services.

This evaluation must be submitted at the time of application. We recommend World Education Services at P.O. Box 5087, Bowling Green
Station, New York, NY 10274-5087, telephone (212) 966-6311 or email address www.wes.org. The interview process may be delayed until such a review has been completed.

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