Applying for a position with Polk State College
Thank you for your interest in Polk State College. Come discover a workplace experience where diverse ideas are met with enthusiasm, and you can grow to your full career potential.
Search job openings on the left of this page. Once your profile is created and you have applied for a position, you can return to this website and easily apply for other Polk State positions.
Be sure to create a job agent for automatic job openings notifications. The college does not send out status notices--you will need to login and check the status of positions that you have applied for to determine your current job status.
Vacancies change regularly, so be sure to visit our site often.
How to make sure your application is accepted:
- Please be sure to review the minimum qualifications carefully, as noted in each job advertisement.
- Have all document files ready to upload (e.g., cover letters, resumes, other credentials).
- Carefully review and follow applicable required submissions for each position of interest to ensure your application is complete. Only applicants meeting the minimum requirements with complete application packages will be considered.
- Be sure to pay attention to the submission date to ensure your application is submitted before the deadline.
- Formal interviews begin approximately three to five weeks after the position is advertised.
- Most positions are reviewed by a screening committee. However, some are considered by the department head and the hiring manager, depending on the position classification.
- Our pre-employment screening includes the completion of a criminal background check via fingerprinting, E-Verify (to ensure employment eligibility), previous employment verifications, education verification and reference checks.
Nondiscrimination and Equity Statement:
Polk State College is an equal access/equal opportunity institution committed to excellence through diversity in education and employment. The College complies with all state and federal laws granting rights to students, employees, and applicants for employment or admission to the College.
Polk State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or pregnancy in its programs, activities, or employment. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Valparisa Baker
Director, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (Title IX Coordinator)
999 Avenue H NE
Winter Haven, FL 33881-4299
Office: WAD 227
863.292.3602 Ext. 5378
vbaker@polk.edu
Reasonable Accommodations:
Polk State College is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you feel you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with Polk State, please call 863-297-1070 or e-mail Careers@polk.edu and let us know the nature of your request, along with your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will receive a response.
Should you need additional information on Equal Opportunity/Equity and Access, go here.
