Mathematics, Adjunct Faculty
Job 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 instruction that
improves student learning; committed to the effective use of
technology, including distance learning; and to 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. All faculty
are expected to be excellent teachers who are responsive to the
academic and developmental needs of an FGCU student population;
committed to innovative, evidence-based instruction that improves
student learning and completion; and active contributors to FGCU's
student success culture. Additional duties may be assigned by the
supervisor.
Job Description
Typical duties include but not limited to:
- Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality instruction in assigned
course(s) using evidence-based and active learning strategies.
Develop clear, student-centered syllabi, instructional
materials, and assessments aligned with course student learning
outcomes (SLOs).
Use the Canvas LMS to manage course content, communicate with
students, and post grades in a timely manner.
Employ math-specific instructional technologies (e.g., ALEKS,
MyMathLab, WebAssign, Desmos, GeoGebra, etc.) to enhance student
engagement and learning.
Provide accessible, structured office hours -- virtual or
in-person -- at a minimum of one hour per credit hour taught per
week.
Respond to student communications within 48 business
hours.
Contribute to course and/or curriculum development and program
assessment cycles as requested.
Monitor students' academic progress throughout the term and
submit timely early alerts via WingsUp for students who show signs
of academic difficulty.
Proactively reach out to students who miss class, fail early
assessments, or disengage, using FGCU's established early alert and
case management protocols.
Refer students to appropriate institutional support resources,
including the Center for Academic Achievement (tutoring,
Supplemental Instruction), Counseling & Psychological Services,
and the Office of Financial Aid, as needed.
Collaborate with academic advisors, the First Year Experience
team, and student success coaches as appropriate to support at-risk
students.
Participate in departmental meetings and student success
initiatives when invited by the department chair.
Other duties:
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Additional Job Description
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
1. Teaching & Instructional Excellence
- Demonstrated ability to deliver clear, organized, and engaging
mathematics instruction at the undergraduate level.
- Ability to adapt instructional approaches to meet the needs of
underprepared, first-generation, and diverse learners.
- Proficiency with or willingness to learn math-specific
technology tools (MyMathLab, WegAssign, Desmos, GeoGebra, Maple,
etc).
2. Student Success Orientation
- Ability to identify early warning signs of student academic
difficulty and respond proactively using institutional early alert
tools.
- Knowledge of or ability to learn FGCU's student success
ecosystem, including tutoring services, supplemental instruction,
and student advising resources.
- Commitment to student persistence and completion, particularly
in high-failure-rate gateway math courses.
3. Professionalism & Collaboration
- Promote a common purpose consistent with FGCU's stated
institutional goals and demonstrate a commitment to students and
the learning environment.
- Apply effective techniques to build collaborative working
relationships with colleagues, academic support staff, and students
to achieve shared goals.
- Demonstrate the ability to respond to supervision, guidance,
and direction in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance
with stated policies.
- Demonstrate skills to analyze situations and processes
critically and make constructive recommendations for
improvement.
- Present a professional image in word, action, and conduct.
Assessment & Continuous Improvement
Mathematics faculty are expected to participate in course-level
assessment to improve student learning. This includes:
- Assessing student performance against course-level Student
Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and submitting results as required by the
department.
- Reviewing grade distribution and completion rate data for
assigned courses and proactively identifying improvement
opportunities.
- Participating in departmental assessment cycles and program
review activities as requested.
Institutional Values & Behavioral Expectation
In this role, the successful candidate will be expected to:
- Seek out new approaches to improve outcomes; remain open for
feedback and new ideas.
- Lead with integrity; consistently produce high-quality work;
persevere to overcome obstacles to meet deadlines and achieve
deliverables.
- Share information and insights thoughtfully; build partnerships
across departments; communicate respectfully; support colleagues to
achieve common goals.
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.
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