Adjunct Faculty

Job Summary

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 not limited to:

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

Other duties

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Minimum qualifications

• Master’s degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Planning, or related field from an accredited institution of equivalent accreditation.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience teaching at the University level. Experience teaching Political Science, Public Administration, or Planning courses.

Knowledge, skills, and 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.