Entrepreneurship, Adjunct

Florida Gulf Coast University; North Lake Village (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Gulf Coast University is a comprehensive university dedicated to quality education, research, and service.

All Faculty are expected to be excellent teachers, responsive to changing professional needs; committed to innovative delivery of instruction resulting in improved student learning; committed to effective use of technology including distance learning; and provide service to the College, University and Community.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with eighteen graduate credit hours in Entrepreneurship or related fields.
• Significant and current professional experience in Entrepreneurship or business related to coursework.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses as applicable.
• Prepare syllabi, instructional materials, coordinates lectures, tests, and evaluations.
• Maintain high standards of classroom instruction and student learning.
• Participate in university committees and institutional meetings.
• Contribute to curriculum development.

Skills

MS Entrepreneurship

MBA

Related Master

Education

MS Entrepreneurship

MBA

Related Master

Job description

Job Summary

Florida Gulf Coast University is a comprehensive university dedicated to quality education, research, and service. All Faculty are expected to be excellent teachers, responsive to changing professional needs; committed to innovative delivery of instruction resulting in improved student learning; committed to effective use of technology including distance learning; and provide service to the College, University and Community.

Assignments will include teaching, at both undergraduate and/or graduate levels, as applicable. Teaching assignments may be on the main campus or at off‑campus sites within our region. Additional duties may be assigned by supervisor.

Job Description

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• 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 of Science Entrepreneurship, Master of Business Administration, or a specialized related Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution. The degree should include eighteen graduate credit hours within Entrepreneurship or related fields. The applicant should also have significant and current or recent professional experience in Entrepreneurship or Business Experience that would be relevant to topics in Entrepreneurship course(s) taught.

Preferred Qualifications

• Involved in a Startup Business or working with startup businesses.

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

• 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.