English Visiting Instructor

English Visiting Instructor

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Join Florida Polytechnic University, Florida’s All-STEM public
university and the #1 public college in the South, as a Full-Time
OPS Visiting Instructor in English!

In this role, you will have the opportunity to support and inspire
high-achieving undergraduate students pursuing degrees in
mathematics, science, and engineering. Through engaging,
face-to-face instruction in courses such as Professional and
Technical Writing (ENC 2210), you will help students strengthen the
communication and writing skills essential to their academic and
professional success.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Appointment Details

• Start Date: January 4, 2027
• End Date: May 5, 2027
• Appointment Type: Full-Time OPS

This appointment is expected to conclude at the end of the Spring
2027 semester, with the possibility of extension into subsequent
semesters based on the University’s instructional needs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Face-to-face course development and delivery skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Past experience teaching technical, professional, scientific,

environmental, risk, or health communication preferred.

• Industry experience in technical and/or professional

communication is desirable.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in English, Communication, or closely related

field from an accredited institution with at least 18 credit hours
in the discipline.

COMPENSATION: Starting compensation will be commensurate
with years of teaching or professional experience.

APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE:

• Positions are open until filled (or recruitment canceled).

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until
the positions are filled.

Visa Sponsorship: No visa sponsorship will be considered for
this position. The selected candidate must be legally authorized to
work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain such
authorization through the employment.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

To apply, submit PDFs of the following documents through the
Florida Polytechnic Careers Website:

• Letter of Application that addresses your teaching experience

or philosophy.

• Curriculum Vitae
• Names and contact information of at least 3 professional

references

• Unofficial copy of transcripts for the highest degree earned.

Official transcripts will be required upon hire. Transcripts issued
outside of the United States require an equivalency statement from
a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree
equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA.
This report must be submitted with the application.

If any of these three items are missing, you will not be
considered for the position. References will not be contacted
unless you are selected as a finalist for the
position.

ABOUT FLORIDA POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY

Florida Polytechnic University, opened in 2014 as the state’s
STEM-focused public university, offers high-value undergraduate and
graduate degrees with intentional industry connections. Dedicated
to preparing students to make significant contributions and become
leaders in STEM fields, Florida Poly integrates foundational STEM
knowledge and skills with applied, project-based learning. The
University prioritizes hands-on learning in small classes guided by
world class faculty who serve as instructors, mentors, and
researchers.

Florida Poly’s ultra-modern campus is located in Lakeland, along
the I-4 High Tech Corridor between Tampa and Orlando. With no state
income tax and a high standard of living, Lakeland and Central
Florida continue to rise among the best places to live and work.
Click here
to explore Lakeland, Florida.

ABOUT FLORIDA POLY:

Florida Polytechnic University opened for classes in 2014-15 and is
the twelfth university in the Florida State University System. The
University was created as an exclusively STEM-focused public
university that offers high-value undergraduate and graduate
degrees and that has intentional industry connections with a focus
on economic development of the high-tech I-4 corridor. Dedicated to
preparing students for the competitive STEM workforce, Florida
Polytechnic University blends traditional subject matter mastery
with problem solving and laboratory experiences to provide students
with learning opportunities applicable to both the workplace and a
career of lifelong learning. The University delivers its courses in
small class sizes, emphasizes a positive student to faculty
experience, and is dedicated to both its teaching and research
mission.

Lakeland, home to Florida Polytechnic University’s ultra-modern
campus, is located along the I-4 High Tech Corridor halfway between
Tampa and Orlando. Our central Florida community combines small
town comfort with big-city culture. Florida’s High-Tech Corridor is
home to 11,000 high-tech businesses, and Polk County alone has more
than 600,000 residents, four universities and one state college.
Lakeland is just a 45-minute drive from Walt Disney World,
Universal Studios, professional sports teams, and thriving
performing art centers. With no income tax in Florida, and a high
standard of living, Lakeland and Central Florida continue to rise
among the best places to live and work.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

Florida Polytechnic University is an equal opportunity/equal access
institution. It is the policy of the Board of Trustees to provide
equal opportunity for employment and educational opportunities to
all (including applicants for employment, employees, applicants for
admission, students, and others affiliated with the University)
without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex,
religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status,
veteran status or genetic information. Employment is contingent
upon eligibility to work in the US. An appointment is not final
until proof is provided.

FLORIDA POLY BENEFITS INFORMATION

Florida Poly qualified employees have the opportunity to take
advantage of a variety of
health benefits (through the State of Florida) to help
meet their specific needs, as well as the needs of their family.
This comprehensive coverage includes flexible spending accounts,
medical and life insurance, and worker's compensation.

Health benefits are administered through
People First , on behalf of the State of Florida, as
pre-tax insurance plans. People First handles all new hire
enrollments, coverage changes, premium administration, and
dependent eligibility. Their Service Center is staffed Monday
through Friday, from 8 a.m.–6 p.m. EST, at 1-866-663-4735.

RETIREMENT

Florida Poly offers great options for retirement. From the required
selection of a state plan to additional voluntary retirement plans,
our employees have many opportunities to save and prepare for their
future.
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OTHER BENEFITS

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Discounts & Perks

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Annual Leave

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• To help promote work-life balance, Florida Poly provides a

generous leave program, which includes paid time off and paid
holidays. Qualified employees may accrue 22 days of annual leave.
In addition, the University observes the holidays listed in our

University Holidays policy FPU-1.008 .

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Sick Leave

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• Qualified employees may also accrue 12 days of annual sick

leave and participate in our
Sick Pool Program .

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Employee Assistant Program (EAP)

EXPLORE LAKELAND FLORIDA

Conveniently located along I-4 between Tampa and Orlando, Lakeland
is home to Florida Polytechnic University and many other businesses
and attractions. Click here
to explore Lakeland, Florida.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING ATTACHMENTS:

Required attachments are listed on each posting. Please be
sure to attach all required documents in the Resume/CV field before
continuing through the application. Once your application
has been submitted, no changes may be made and additional
attachments will not be considered.

An unofficial copy of the degree/transcript is acceptable during
the application process. For positions requiring a degree, the
official transcripts are required upon hire.

Foreign Transcript: Transcripts issued outside of the United States
require a equivalency statement from a certified transcript
evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an
accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached
with the application and submitted by the application
deadline.

All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of
the job announcements.

This position requires a background check, which may include
a level II screening as required by the Florida Statute
§435.04.