Our Recruitment Process
Application requirements (In order to have your application considered)
In order to be considered for the position, you must submit a full application by the detailed close date of the job posting. A full application will consist of:
- A fully completed eApplication with education, employment history, and references all answered.
- An attached resume.
- A cover letter (to be included in adjunct positions).
- Unofficial transcript(s) (to be included in adjunct positions).
When can you expect to hear back?
For job postings with close dates, applications will be reviewed by a screening committee after close. Our recruiting team will then reach out to candidates to schedule interviews with the hiring committee. On average, this process can take up to two weeks after a job posting closes. You’re more than welcome to reach out to us at careers@polk.edu for an update, but we ask that you wait until after the close date of the posting to follow up. It gives us a better chance of having reviewed the applications.
What is the interview process like?
The majority of our positions follow this format:
- First round meeting with the screening committee (30 minutes).
- Second round with the hiring manager (30 minutes).
The length of the interview will be confirmed during scheduling. If any additional tasks are required, the duration will be extended so you’ll have enough time for questions.
Recruiting Policies
Veteran’s preference
If you are a veteran, in order to receive the Veteran’s Preference benefit for eligible positions, you must submit a DD-214 and/or other supporting documentation with your application. Please note that this preference is not applicable for Professors and Administration level positions.
Relocation
Polk State College does not provide relocation assistance.
Visa sponsorship
Polk State College does not provide visa sponsorship. Exceptions are only made based on the College’s need for a candidate with specific expertise, where the College cannot otherwise recruit and hire qualified non-sponsored candidates.
Background screening & verifications
The following will be required prior to employment (after all rounds of interviews are completed):
- Reference checks
- Completion of a Level II background check (and fingerprinting if applicable)
- Education verification for all stated degrees
Staff Transcripts
For certain positions, submission of official transcripts for all stated degrees will be required as a condition of employment.