Compensation: $39,029-51,947.50

Hours: 36 ECH

Key Position Information:

St. Petersburg College is committed to student success and seeks to hire faculty who are highly motivated and dedicated to the achievement of SPC's goals to provide top-quality education. SPC promotes academic excellence through interactive, innovative, and inquiry-centered teaching and learning. All SPC resources, decisions, and efforts are aligned to transform students' lives to empower them to finish what they start. We believe students are the heart of SPC!

This is the inaugural faculty position for SPC's new Biomedical Engineering Technology A.S. degree program. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development and implementation of the courses within the program as well as continuing the development of professional relationships with area health care and medical device manufacturing companies.

Academic Requirements: Master's degree in Engineering, or closely related subject area. Candidates with Master's degrees in computer science areas with work experience in the health care industry also are welcome to apply.

See credentialing manual for more details: http://www.spcollege.edu/central/credential/31419_Credentialing_Manual.pdf

Position Summary:

A faculty member at SPC has the primary function of instruction, coaching and student development. Secondary functions include assisting the college in developing and maintaining a quality program of instruction, providing service to the college and continuing professional development.

Requirements:

Education:

Master's degree or applicable college degree in related academic discipline. Doctorate degree preferred.

Experience:

Teaching experience preferred. Related work experience preferred for technical programs.

Knowledge:

• Managerial principles and practices
• Academic program requirements
• Customer service principles
• Presentation principles and practices
• Diverse populations and cultures
• Computers and related software applications

Skills:

• Experience in online instruction or technology enhanced instruction
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Using a computer and related software applications

Responsibilities:

• Fosters academic excellence in teaching and learning
• Supports the community college philosophy through commitment to success of students with diverse goals, backgrounds and learning styles
• Instructs students in accordance with college policies, procedures and approved curricula
• Uses out-of-class duty hours effectively for class preparation, assisting students and participating in department/college activities
• Serves the college through any of the following: (a) committee membership, (b) curriculum development, (c) development of innovative instruction, (d) sponsorship of student organizations, (e) representation of the college in professionally related community activities, and (f) special projects
• Supports college extracurricular functions
• Maintains currency in teaching field(s) through professional development and scholarly activities
• Demonstrates a professional, cooperative and considerate attitude toward students, colleagues and staff
• Performs related duties as required