Theater, Adjunct Faculty

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking an Adjunct Faculty for Theater at Florida Gulf Coast University. Responsibilities include planning and teaching courses at undergraduate and graduate levels, preparing instructional materials, and mentoring students. A Master's degree in a relevant field is required, along with preferred teaching experience. The role emphasizes the use of technology and collaboration to foster a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in the field of instruction from a regionally accredited institution.
• One full year of teaching experience at the university level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach assigned courses.
• Prepare syllabi and instructional materials.
• Provide professional mentoring to students.
• Use the Canvas teaching platform to manage courses.
• Contribute to course and curriculum development.
• Function as an active and collegial team member.

Skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

Master's degree or higher in field of instruction

Tools

Canvas

Job description

Theater, Adjunct Faculty

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.

Responsibilities

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

Other Duties

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in field of instruction from aregionally accredited institution or equivalent accreditation.

Preferred qualifications

• One full year teaching experience at the university level.

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 with stated 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.