Colloquium Program Director: Interdisciplinary Sustainability

Florida Gulf Coast University; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Gulf Coast University invites applications for an Instructor I to join the department of Integrated Studies as Colloquium Program Director.

As Colloquium Program Director, you will teach a 2-2 load of IDS 3920 University Colloquium; will oversee all administrative aspects of Colloquium; and will work with the chair of Integrated Studies on program needs such as budget, scheduling, advising, faculty evaluation and searches, program assessment, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a sustainability related area from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent accreditation with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline.
• Demonstrated potential for, or a record of, achievement in teaching undergraduate courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach 6 credit hours of undergraduate Colloquium courses during the Fall and Spring semesters, in accordance with the annual assignment.
• Develop and deliver effective course instruction, including syllabi, lectures, instructional materials, assessments, and timely evaluation of student performance.
• Provide leadership and oversight for the administrative operations of the Colloquium program.
• Collaborate with the Chair of Integrated Studies on program needs, including budgeting, scheduling, advising, faculty evaluation and searches, program assessment, and reporting.
• Provide curricular and pedagogical leadership and ensure alignment across all Colloquium instructors and adjunct faculty.
• Lead the planning and oversight of Colloquium field trips and the student naturalist program.
• Maintain scheduled office hours and provide timely, professional communication with students, colleagues, staff, and administrators.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university meetings, faculty evaluation, assessment, curriculum development and revision, and other activities that support the program and University.
• Use the university’s learning management system and other required campus technologies to support instruction and program responsibilities.
• Complete required university training and comply with all applicable institutional policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Engage in ongoing self-assessment and professional development to support effective instructional and program practices and remain current in the field.
• Contribute to departmental, institutional, community, and professional service in alignment with the University’s mission.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Teaching

Leadership

Collaboration

Digital learning

Critical thinking

Education

Master's in sustainability

Tools

Learning Management System

Job description

Florida Gulf Coast University invites applications for an Instructor I to join the department of Integrated Studies as Colloquium Program Director.

As Colloquium Program Director, you will teach a 2-2 load of IDS 3920 University Colloquium; will oversee all administrative aspects of Colloquium; and will work with the chair of Integrated Studies on program needs such as budget, scheduling, advising, faculty evaluation and searches, program assessment, and reporting.