Civil Engineering, Adjunct Faculty

Florida Gulf Coast University; North Lake Village (FL); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Florida is seeking an Adjunct Instructor to teach courses, prepare syllabi, and maintain classroom standards. The role involves participation in university committees and ongoing professional development. Candidates must possess a Master's Degree with a relevant focus and demonstrate effective communication and collaborative skills. This position promotes a commitment to student success and institutional values.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree must include 18 graduate credit hours in the associated sub-discipline.
• Ability to follow written standards and procedures.
• Skills to present a professional image and provide quality customer service.

Responsibilities

• Plans and teaches classes in assigned course.
• Prepares syllabi and instructional materials.
• Maintains high standards of classroom instruction.
• Serves on university committees.
• Participates in institutional meetings.

Skills

Customer service

Effective communication

Collaborative skills

Critical thinking

Education

Master's Degree in related field

Job description

Job Summary

Adjunct instructors instruct students, participate in appropriate curricular and co‑curricular assignments and functions, and perform the necessary administrative obligations.

Job Description

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Plans and teaches classes in assigned course.
• Prepares syllabi, instruction materials, coordinates lectures, tests, and evaluates.
• Maintains highest possible standards of classroom instruction.
• Keeps abreast 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.

Other duties:

• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in related field from a regionally accredited institution. The MS Degree must include 18 graduate credit hours within the sub‑discipline associated with the course(s) to be taught.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

All employees are expected to:

• Promote a common purpose consistent with stated University goals and demonstrate a commitment to students and the learning environment.
• Possess the knowledge of general written standards and procedures utilized, and have the ability to read, interpret, and follow procedural and policy manual related to the job tasks.
• Demonstrate the ability to respond to supervision, guidance and direction in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies.
• Provide quality customer service by creating a welcoming and supportive environment.
• Present a professional image in word, action and attire.
• Apply effective techniques to create working relationships with others to achieve common goals; successfully communicates and collaborates with others to achieve goals.
• Demonstrate skills necessary to look at situations and processes critically to make recommendations for improvement.

Institutional Values & Behavioral Expectation

In this role, the successful candidate will be expected to:

• Seek out new approaches to improve outcomes; remain open for feedback and new ideas.
• Lead with integrity; consistently produce high‑quality work; persevere to overcome obstacles to meet deadlines and achieve deliverables.
• Share information and insights thoughtfully; build partnerships across departments; communicate respectfully; support colleagues to achieve common goals.

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.