Construction Management, Adjunct Faculty

Florida Gulf Coast University; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A public university in Florida is seeking Adjunct Instructors to teach courses and develop curriculum. Responsibilities include planning classes, preparing instructional materials, and engaging in institutional activities. Ideal candidates hold a Master's degree and demonstrate strong customer service and collaboration skills. This role involves maintaining high academic standards and ongoing professional development. Candidates must also support the university's commitment to student success and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or 18+ credit hours from an accredited institution.
• Commitment to student learning and development.
• Ability to follow university policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach assigned courses.
• Prepare syllabi and instructional materials.
• Maintain high standards of classroom instruction.
• Participate in university committees and meetings.
• Develop curriculum and professional skills.

Skills

Customer service

Collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

Master’s degree in related field

Job description

Overview

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

Responsibilities

• Plans and teaches courses in assigned course.
• Prepares syllabi, instruction materials, coordinates lectures, tests, and evaluations.
• 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 by the supervisor.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in related field or eighteen (18+) credit hours from a regionally accredited institution.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 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.