Adjunct Faculty: Leadership, Counseling & Human Development

Florida Gulf Coast University; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Florida Gulf Coast University seeks qualified adjunct faculty to teach undergraduate, master's, specialist, and doctoral courses in Child and Youth Studies, Educational Leadership, School Counseling, Curriculum and Instruction, Special Education, and related programs.

The department emphasizes evidence-based practice, scholarly engagement, and professional preparation across face-to-face, hybrid, online, internship, practicum, and field-based settings.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree or equivalent professional degree in the teaching discipline or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution with at least eighteen (18) graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Develop and maintain course syllabi consistent with university, college, department, accreditation, and professional standards.
• Prepare engaging instructional materials aligned with program and course learning outcomes.
• Facilitate learning through evidence-based instructional practices.
• Foster critical thinking, professional judgment, ethical decision-making, and reflective practice.
• Maintain high standards of instructional excellence and professionalism.
• Comply with all state and Board of Governors regulations regarding instruction and textbooks.
• Evaluate student learning using established grading criteria, assessment rubrics, and program assessments.
• Provide timely and meaningful feedback that supports professional growth.
• Maintain accurate and current records of student progress, assignments, and grades in Canvas.
• Submit final grades according to university deadlines.
• Supervise internships, practica, or field experiences.
• Collaborate with site supervisors, school districts, community agencies, and professional partners.
• Support candidates in applying theory to professional practice.
• Provide all relevant data and information in the required format for accreditation.
• Utilize Canvas and university-supported instructional technologies.
• Respond to student communications in a timely manner.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records in accordance with university policies and FERPA.
• Participate in required adjunct orientation and professional development.
• Remain current in professional standards, research, certification or licensure requirements, and instructional practices within the assigned discipline.
• Assist with curriculum development, program assessment, accreditation, and continuous improvement activities as requested.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education

Doctoral degree or equivalent professional degree in teaching discipline with at least十八 (18) graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline

Job description

Florida Gulf Coast University seeks qualified adjunct faculty to teach undergraduate, master's, specialist, and doctoral courses in Child and Youth Studies, Educational Leadership, School Counseling, Curriculum and Instruction, Special Education, and related programs.

The department emphasizes evidence-based practice, scholarly engagement, and professional preparation across face-to-face, hybrid, online, internship, practicum, and field-based settings.