Prepare engaging instructional materials aligned with program
and course learning outcomes.
Facilitate learning through evidence-based instructional
practices.
Foster critical thinking, professional judgment, ethical
decision-making, and reflective practice.
Maintain high standards of instructional excellence and
professionalism.
Comply with all state and Board of Governors regulations
regarding instruction and textbooks
Student Learning and Assessment
- Evaluate student learning using established grading criteria,
assessment rubrics, and program assessments.
- Provide timely and meaningful feedback that supports
professional growth.
- Maintain accurate and current records of student progress,
assignments, and grades in Canvas.
- Submit final grades according to university deadlines.
Internship, Practicum, and Applied Learning Responsibilities
(when assigned)
- Supervise internships, practica, or field experiences.
- Conduct observations using department-approved assessment
instruments.
- Evaluate candidate performance using established professional
standards.
- Provide coaching and formative feedback that promotes
professional growth.
- Collaborate with site supervisors, school districts, community
agencies, and professional partners.
- Support candidates in applying theory to professional
practice.
- Provide all relevant data and information in the required
format for accreditation
Professional Responsibilities
- Utilize Canvas and university-supported instructional
technologies.
- Respond to student communications in a timely manner.
- Maintain confidentiality of student records in accordance with
university policies and FERPA.
- Participate in required adjunct orientation and professional
development.
- Remain current in professional standards, research,
certification or licensure requirements, and instructional
practices within the assigned discipline.
- Assist with curriculum development, program assessment,
accreditation, and continuous improvement activities as
requested.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Additional Job Description
Minimum Qualifications
- Doctoral degree or equivalent professional degree (i.e. J.D.)
in the teaching discipline or a closely related field from a
regionally accredited institution with at least eighteen (18)
graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline.
Preferred Qualifications
- Appropriate Florida certification, licensure, or professional
credentials when applicable.
- Successful professional experience in educational leadership,
school counseling, curriculum and instruction, child and youth
studies, special education, or related fields.
- Experience supervising internships or practica.
- Experience teaching graduate or doctoral students.
- Experience teaching online or hybrid courses.
- Experience using Canvas or comparable learning management
systems.
Preferred Characteristics
Successful candidates will demonstrate many of the following
characteristics:
- Commitment to student success through high-quality instruction,
mentoring, and timely feedback.
- Ability to create a welcoming and supportive learning
environment that values differing perspectives and
experiences.
- Strong written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal
communication skills.
- Commitment to professionalism, ethical practice, and collegial
collaboration.
- Ability to teach effectively in face-to-face, hybrid, and
online learning environments.
- Proficiency with Canvas and instructional technologies that
support student learning.
- Commitment to continuous professional learning and scholarly
engagement.
- Ability to integrate evidence-based practice into
instruction.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, school
districts, community agencies, and university stakeholders.
- Adaptability to evolving instructional practices, professional
standards, accreditation expectations, and technology.
- Experience preparing educational leaders, counselors,
specialists, and doctoral students for professional practice.
- Knowledge of professional standards, certification, licensure,
and ethical expectations appropriate to the assigned
discipline.
- Ability to mentor graduate students through reflective
practice, leadership development, research, and applied
learning.
- Commitment to continuous improvement through program assessment
and accreditation activities.
Working Relationships
The adjunct faculty member reports to the Chair of the Department
of Leadership, Counseling, and Human Development or the Chair's
designee. The adjunct faculty member works collaboratively with
program coordinators, faculty, staff, students, and other College
of Education and University representatives.
When assigned courses involving internships, practica, research
supervision, or other applied learning experiences, the adjunct
faculty member also works collaboratively with site supervisors,
school and district leaders, counseling professionals, community
agencies, educational organizations, and other professional
partners. The adjunct faculty member is expected to maintain timely
communication, professional conduct, confidentiality, and positive
working relationships with internal and external
stakeholders.
Environmental and Physical Requirements
The work is generally performed in classroom, office, online,
school, counseling, community, or other professional settings
appropriate to the assigned program. The position may require
travel to internship, practicum, research, community, school
district, or off-campus instructional sites.
The position requires the ability to:
- Communicate effectively with students, colleagues, supervisors,
and professional partners in person and through electronic
formats.
- Use a computer, Canvas, videoconferencing platforms, and other
instructional or professional technologies for extended
periods.
- Prepare, present, and evaluate instructional materials, student
work, and professional performance assessments.
- Attend scheduled classes, meetings, observations, dissertation
or research activities, and professional events, including some
evening or weekend assignments when required by the course or
program.
- Move within university facilities and school, counseling,
community, or professional settings as necessary to provide
instruction, supervision, or observation.
- Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries in
accordance with university policies and applicable ethical and
professional standards.
- Perform the essential functions of the position with or without
reasonable accommodation.
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.
To apply, please visit: https://jobs.fgcu.edu/jobs/adjunct-faculty-department-of-leadership-counseling-and-human-development-fort-myers-florida-united-states
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