Marine

Florida Gulf Coast University; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Florida Gulf Coast University is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member in Marine & Earth Sciences to teach courses at undergraduate and/or graduate levels. Assignments may occur on the main campus or at off-campus sites within the region, with duties including planning, instruction, and student mentoring.

Successful candidates will have a Master's degree or 18 graduate credits in a related discipline, and online teaching experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or 18 graduate credits in a related discipline.
• Online teaching experience is preferred.
• Courses may be taught at the main campus or at off-campus sites within the region.

Responsibilities

• Plans and teaches in assigned course(s).
• Prepare syllabi, instruction materials; coordinate lectures and tests.
• Provide professional mentoring to students.
• Contribute to course and/or curriculum development.
• Function as an effective, active, and collegial team member.

Skills

Course planning & teaching

Lecturing

Student mentoring

Curriculum development

Team collaboration

Professional image

Education

Master's degree or 18 graduate credits in related discipline

Job description

Marine & Earth Sciences, Adjunct Faculty

Florida Gulf Coast University

Job Summary

Florida Gulf Coast University is a comprehensive Universitydedicated to quality education, research, and service. All Facultyare expected to be excellent teachers, responsive to changingprofessional needs; committed to innovative delivery of instructionresulting in improved student learning; committed to effective useof technology including distance learning; and provide service tothe College, University and Community. Assignments will include teaching, at both undergraduate and/orgraduate levels, as applicable. Teaching assignments may be on the main campus or at off-campus sites within our region. Additionalduties may be assigned by supervisor.

Job Description

Typical duties include but not limited to:

• Plans and teaches in assigned course(s).
• Prepare syllabi, instruction materials; coordinate lectures andtests.
• Provide professional mentoring to students.
• Contribute to course and/or curriculum development.
• Function as an effective, active, and collegial teammember.

Other duties

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications

• Master's degree or 18 Graduate Credits in relateddiscipline.

Preferred qualifications

• Online teaching experience preferred.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

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

FGCU is a State University System of Florida member and an EqualOpportunity and Equal Access employer. All qualified applicantswill receive consideration for employment without regard to race,color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, orprotected veteran status.