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:
- Teach assigned undergraduate general education Humanities courses, upper-level interdisciplinary "Issues" courses (e.g., environment, science, technology, politics, etc.), and/or the program's service-learning course, Foundations of Civic Engagement.
- 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 relevant discipline.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience teaching at the university level.
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.
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Oct 12, 2025