Political Science and Public Administration, 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 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.
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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