Florida Gulf Coast University
Job Summary
As a Visiting Faculty responsibilities for this position will vary
based on rank. The role may involve teaching undergraduate or
graduate courses, as applicable; contributing to course and
curriculum development; engaging in research or scholarly
activities, if applicable; participating in College and University
committees or initiatives; and performing other duties as
assigned.
Florida Gulf Coast University is a comprehensive university
dedicated to quality education, research, and service. All faculty
are expected to: be excellent teachers, responsive to changing
professional needs; be committed to innovative delivery of
instruction resulting in improved student learning; be committed to
effective use of technology including distance learning; produce
peer reviewed scholarship; and provide service to the College,
University and Community. Teaching assignments may be on the main
campus or at off-campus sites within our region.
Job Description
Typical duties may include but are not limited to:
- Plans and teaches courses in assigned course.
- Prepares syllabi, instruction materials, coordinates lectures,
tests, and evaluates.
Maintains highest possible standards of classroom
instruction.
Keeps updated of new information and developments in field of
instruction.
Actively serves on university committees.
Actively participates in institutional meetings.
Maintains professional skills through regular professional
development, and other activities appropriate to higher education
faculty.
Assists with the development of curriculum.
Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Additional Job Description
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the
field of instruction.
- Must possess a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours from a
regionally accredited institution in the field of instruction.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of use of technology in university teaching.
- Ability to collaborate both within and outside the University
in the development and delivering of instruction resulting in
improved student learning.
- Ability to value continued scholarship and service to the
university.
- Ability or potential to develop a successful research program
if applicable.
- Ability to contribute effectively and collegially to a
positive, dynamic, and collaborative learning environment for the
student population.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Appointment will be made on a 9-month or 12-month fixed appointment
depending on the position appointment length.
Because applications and materials are subject to public review and
retention under Florida's Public Records Law, please DO NOT send
examples of your project/ scholarship unless requested to do so.
Therefore, all submitted materials including articles, disks,
slides, books, etc., become the property of FGCU and CANNOT BE
RETURNED. As applicable, finalists will be notified of the need to
submit specific additional materials. Such materials will become
the property of FGCU.
Under Florida's Public Records law, applications will be available
for public review upon request.
FGCU is a State University System of Florida member and an Equal
Opportunity and Equal Access employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or
protected veteran status.
To apply, please visit: https://jobs.fgcu.edu/jobs/college-of-education-visiting-faculty-positions-fort-myers-florida-united-states
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