Chemistry & Physics, Adjunct Faculty

Florida Gulf Coast University•Lexington, MA

21h

About The Position

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 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.

Requirements

Master’s degree in related field or eighteen (18+) graduate credit hours from a regionally accredited institution.
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, and have the ability to read, interpret, and follow procedural and policy manuals 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 communicate and collaborate with others to achieve goals.
Demonstrate skills necessary to look at situations and processes critically to make recommendations for improvement.

Responsibilities

Plans and teaches in assigned course(s).
Prepare syllabi on time via Simple Syllabus
Prepare instruction materials and coordinate lectures and tests.
Provide professional mentoring to students.
Use the Canvas teaching platform to manage courses, including for up-to-date attendance and grade records.
Keeps abreast of new information and developments in field of instruction.
Participates in institutional meetings.
Contribute to course and/or curriculum development, if applicable.
Function as an effective, active, and collegial team member.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.