Job Summary
Adjunct instructors instruct students, participate in appropriate curricular and co-curricular assignments and functions, and perform the necessary administrative obligations.
Typical Duties
- Plan and teach courses in assigned course.
- Prepare syllabi, instruction materials, and coordinate lectures, tests, and evaluations.
- Maintain highest possible standards of classroom instruction.
- Keep abreast of new information and developments in the field of instruction.
- Actively serve on university committees.
- Actively participate in institutional meetings.
- Maintain professional skills through regular professional development and other activities appropriate to higher education faculty.
- Assist with the development of curriculum.
- Perform other job‑related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
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 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 communicate and collaborate with others to achieve goals.
- Demonstrate skills necessary to look at situations and processes critically to make recommendations for improvement.
Institutional Values & Behavioral Expectations
- 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.
Equal Opportunity Statement
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.