Management, Adjunct Faculty

The position requires teaching the writing sessions of the undergraduate course
Job Description 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 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:

• Attends and teaches class at regularly schedules times and holds regular office hours
• Prepares syllabi, instruction materials, coordinates lectures, tests, and evaluates student performance.
• Maintains highest possible standards of classroom and/or online instruction.
• Keeps abreast of new information and developments in field of instruction.
• Actively participates in institutional meetings as requested (Department).
• Maintains professional skills through regular professional development, and other activities appropriate to higher education faculty.

Other Duties:

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the Department Chair or Course Coordinator  

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications

Master of Business Administration or a specialized Master’s degree in a related field from a regionally accredited institution with eighteen (18+) credit hours related to the course topic.

Preferred Qualifications

• Postsecondary teaching experience.
• Training or expertise in business writing and critical thinking/problem solving instruction.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

All employees are expected to:

• 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.

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.