Lutgert College of Business Visiting Faculty

Job Summary

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As a Visiting Instructor, you will teach at the undergraduate and / or graduate level, be involved in course and / or curriculum development, conduct research / scholarship, participate on College and University committees and / or initiatives, and perform other duties as assigned.

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, produce peer-reviewed scholarship, and provide service to the College, University, and Community.

Teaching assignments may be on the main campus or at off-campus sites within our region.

FGCU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity and Access Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, genetic predisposition, sexual orientation, gender identity / gender expression, veteran status, and any other protected class(es), as required by applicable state and federal law, as well as University regulations and policies.

Job Description

Typical duties may include but are not limited to :

• Plans and teaches assigned courses.
• Prepares syllabi, instructional materials, coordinates lectures, tests, and evaluates.
• Maintains the highest possible standards of classroom instruction.
• Keeps abreast of new information and developments in the field of instruction.
• Actively serves on university committees.
• Actively participates in institutional meetings.
• Maintains professional skills through regular professional development and other activities appropriate to higher education faculty.
• Assists with the development of curriculum.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the field of instruction.
• Must possess a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours from a regionally accredited institution in the field of instruction.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to contribute effectively and collegially to a positive, dynamic, and inclusive learning environment for a student population.
• Ability to thrive in an organization that values the diversity of its student body and workforce and actively promotes an equitable environment.
• Experience or commitment to the use of technology in university teaching.
• Interest in collaborating both within and outside the University in the development and delivery of instruction resulting in improved student learning.
• Must value continued scholarship and service to the university, with a demonstrated ability or potential for developing a successful research program.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Appointment will be made on a 9-month or 12-month fixed appointment depending on the position appointment length.

Because applications and materials are subject to public review and retention under Florida's Public Records Law, please DO NOT send examples of your project / scholarship unless requested to do so.

Therefore, all submitted materials including articles, disks, slides, books, etc., become the property of FGCU and CANNOT BE RETURNED.

As applicable, finalists will be notified of the need to submit specific additional materials. Such materials will become the property of FGCU.

Under Florida's Public Records law, applications will be available for public review upon request.

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